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L500 SPC

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,801 mi
Last recorded92,801 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 SPC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,801 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 92,716 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 92,614 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 92,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 85,990 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 84,754 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jul 2007 83,853 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 80,899 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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L500 SPC is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L500 SPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L500 SPC registered?

L500 SPC is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L500 SPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 SPC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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