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L513 ENP

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,020 mi
Last recorded80,020 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL513 ENP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 80,020 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 78,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 77,509 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,839 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,551 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 72,057 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,087 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 70,811 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,688 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 67,079 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 66,640 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 65,939 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,201 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,692 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,961 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 62,278 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 62,258 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 52,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,107 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 49,107 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

car overheated

Pass 30 Sep 2005 48,953 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 48,953 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L513 ENP is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L513 ENP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L513 ENP?

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What year was L513 ENP registered?

L513 ENP is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 November 1993.

Is L513 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L513 ENP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L513 ENP have outstanding finance?

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