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L555 TEN

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,077 mi
Last recorded59,077 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 TEN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 59,077 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 59,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 58,441 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 57,588 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 57,413 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 56,772 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,151 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 55,246 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,147 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,459 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,371 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 50,371 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,072 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,912 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 45,494 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,532 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 42,197 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 42,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,114 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,766 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 39,761 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,550 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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L555 TEN is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L555 TEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L555 TEN registered?

L555 TEN is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L555 TEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 TEN shows 22 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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