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L519 TFM

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,049 mi
Last recorded67,049 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 67,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside corroded in places

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 65,217 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 63,284 miles

Front Underside corroded

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

Fail 3 May 2023

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Offside seat belt retracting mechanism weak

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

general underside / suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 60,769 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,380 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,844 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 56,500 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 55,446 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 3 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2015 3 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2014

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2012
Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,363 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010
Pass 31 Mar 2009
Fail 30 Mar 2009

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007
Pass 24 Mar 2006 39,117 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 TFM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L519 TFM, 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 TFM registered?

L519 TFM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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