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L630 YAY

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,878 mi
Last recorded37,878 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL630 YAY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 37,878 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

squeal from drive belt

Pass 25 Apr 2022 37,668 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 37,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis rails corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 37,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to chassis rails and suspension components

Fail 9 Jun 2018 37,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to chassis rails and suspension components

Pass 8 Apr 2017 37,459 miles

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

parking brake performance slightly low both sides

surface corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 5 May 2015 37,033 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 36,674 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,241 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 35,172 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 30 Aug 2008 35,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 33,941 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 33,941 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,789 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 31,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L630 YAY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L630 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 L630 YAY registered?

L630 YAY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L630 YAY safe to buy?

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