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L516 BPD

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,338 mi
Last recorded61,338 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL516 BPD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,338 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 61,338 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,107 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,535 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 59,535 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 56,813 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 56,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (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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L516 BPD is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L516 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

How do I check the history of L516 BPD?

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What year was L516 BPD registered?

L516 BPD is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 November 1993.

Is L516 BPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L516 BPD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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