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L500 TOY

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,161 mi
Last recorded54,161 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 TOY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 54,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 54,128 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 54,128 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,079 miles

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

handbrake 16%

Fail 15 Jul 2017 54,079 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

handbrake 16%

Pass 9 May 2016 53,618 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 52,815 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 52,815 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 May 2014 52,112 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,208 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 51,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,933 miles

(advise) all steering system components becoming heavily surface corroded reccomend cleaning of and grease

(advise) engine leaking oil underside

(advise) n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r heavily covered in corrosion reccomend steel paint treatment prevent further corrosion

(advise) rear brake discs inner surfaces becoming heavily corroded reccomend replacement

(advise) rear pads looking close to limits reccomend rear brake check and service

(advise) slight leak on n/s/f shockabsorber reccomend replacemment

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,532 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,682 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2009 46,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,040 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 41,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,125 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2006 33,292 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 TOY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TOY, 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 32 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 TOY registered?

L500 TOY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L500 TOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 TOY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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