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L629 GMO

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,239 mi
Last recorded60,239 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL629 GMO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 60,239 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 60,176 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 59,478 miles

hand brake week

Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,460 miles

parking brake on just meet limits

Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,134 miles

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,634 miles

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,881 miles

park brake just made performance 16%

Pass 10 Jul 2018 56,196 miles

park brake just made performance 17%

Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,279 miles

park brake just passed 17%

Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,297 miles

advise handbrake just passed 16%

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,581 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 53,581 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,039 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 52,039 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,226 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 51,226 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,448 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 49,448 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,702 miles

original registration plate refitted to the rear (to allow the light to shine through)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 47,702 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2008 47,477 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 47,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 46,992 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 46,431 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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L629 GMO is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L629 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 L629 GMO registered?

L629 GMO is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L629 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L629 GMO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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