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L647 YAY

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,680 mi
Last recorded50,680 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL647 YAY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 50,680 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 49,753 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 48,849 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 48,052 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 May 2014 47,516 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 47,508 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,947 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,826 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 43,519 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,739 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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L647 YAY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L647 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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How do I check the history of L647 YAY?

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What year was L647 YAY registered?

L647 YAY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is L647 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L647 YAY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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