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L627 GMO

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,120 mi
Last recorded80,120 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL627 GMO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,120 miles

SOME DETERIORATION OF BOTH HD. LAMP REFLECTORS / SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL SUSPENSION COMPONANTS & CHASSIS MEMBERS (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 80,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SOME DETERIORATION OF BOTH HD. LAMP REFLECTORS / SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL SUSPENSION COMPONANTS & CHASSIS MEMBERS (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,925 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,925 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 May 2013 71,748 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,799 miles

Underneath corroded in places needs a waxoil

Fail 11 Jul 2012 70,799 miles

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

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

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

Underneath corroded in places needs a waxoil

Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,993 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 67,377 miles

slight movement in steering rack ends

Pass 5 Apr 2008 66,964 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 64,284 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 62,046 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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L627 GMO is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L627 GMO, 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 L627 GMO registered?

L627 GMO is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 April 1994.

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