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L513 PNU

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,076 mi
Last recorded56,076 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL513 PNU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,076 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 56,076 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower + upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower + upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 56,076 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 55,817 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,188 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,843 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,492 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 51,573 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,302 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 51,276 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 50,580 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2009 49,685 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 49,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 46,529 miles

hand brake efort slightly low

slight wear in steering joints

Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,972 miles

slight wear in upper universal steering column joint

Pass 18 Feb 2006 30,718 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 30,718 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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L513 PNU is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PNU, 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 L513 PNU registered?

L513 PNU is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 February 1994.

Is L513 PNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L513 PNU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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