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L624 YAY

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Diesel 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,059 mi
Last recorded115,059 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL624 YAY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 115,059 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 115,059 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 Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 112,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 111,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 111,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 110,902 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 102,449 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 102,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 101,955 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 94,426 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 94,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 84,851 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fog lamp tell tale lamp malfunctions upon operation of main beam, further investigation and repair is recommended

nearside front brake pads worn possibly due to brake caliper binding slightly

Fail 1 Sep 2008 84,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fog lamp tell tale lamp malfunctions upon operation of main beam, further investigation and repair is recommended

nearside front brake pads worn possibly due to brake caliper binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,075 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 73,073 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 68,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 63,104 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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L624 YAY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 3,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L624 YAY, 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 L624 YAY registered?

L624 YAY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 May 1994.

Is L624 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L624 YAY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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