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L557 GKG

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,055 mi
Last recorded66,055 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 GKG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2015 66,055 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,025 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 65,082 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 59,110 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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L557 GKG is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L557 GKG, 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 L557 GKG registered?

L557 GKG is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L557 GKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L557 GKG shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L557 GKG have outstanding finance?

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