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L514 BPD

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,682 mi
Last recorded75,682 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL514 BPD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,682 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,619 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,616 miles
Pass 30 May 2014
Pass 17 Jul 2010 75,524 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 75,432 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 75,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play in n/s/f suspension

Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,154 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 75,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 74,917 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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L514 BPD is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L514 BPD, 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

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What year was L514 BPD registered?

L514 BPD is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L514 BPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L514 BPD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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