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L519 BPD

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,634 mi
Last recorded97,634 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL519 BPD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 97,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 97,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 97,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 97,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 10 Jun 2024 96,865 miles

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 13 Jun 2023 96,505 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 96,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 95,373 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 95,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 95,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020

rear view mirror missing

Pass 29 May 2019

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage to drivers side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage to drivers side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 87,536 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers sun visor "taped up"

interior mirror missing

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 14 May 2018 87,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers sun visor "taped up"

interior mirror missing

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front suspension coil springs corrding

rear view mirror missing

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,356 miles

ALL suspension coil springs corroding

interior mirror missing

Fail 6 Jun 2016 84,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

ALL suspension coil springs corroding

interior mirror missing

Fail 12 May 2015 83,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all suspension coil springs corroding

rear view mirror missing

Pass 12 May 2015 83,694 miles

all suspension coil springs corroding

rear view mirror missing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,008 miles

ALL coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 May 2014 83,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 81,931 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in front windscreen outside swept area

light corrosion to offside rear chassis

Fail 8 May 2013 81,931 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

crack in front windscreen outside swept area

light corrosion to offside rear chassis

Pass 11 May 2012 80,704 miles

n/s/f brake hose close to suspension on locks

rear view mirror missing

Fail 10 May 2012 80,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f brake hose close to suspension on locks

rear view mirror missing

Pass 29 Mar 2011
Fail 29 Mar 2011

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,796 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,704 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,520 miles

Bonnet stay broken.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Slight corrosion to front wishbones.

Steering rack slightly notchy.

Pass 24 Feb 2007 4,858 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 4,025 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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L519 BPD is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L519 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 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 L519 BPD registered?

L519 BPD is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L519 BPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L519 BPD shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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