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L5 KNF

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,738 mi
Last recorded91,738 miles
Recorded on5 May 2007
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 KNF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2007 91,738 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 91,415 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 91,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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L5 KNF is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L5 KNF, 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 L5 KNF registered?

L5 KNF is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L5 KNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 KNF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L5 KNF have outstanding finance?

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