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L650 PRF

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

29,795 mi
Last recorded29,795 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL650 PRF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 29,795 miles

All suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2024 29,736 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 29,666 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 29,579 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 29,240 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,152 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 28,943 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,935 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,840 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,717 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,536 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,496 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,027 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 26,015 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,524 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,176 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,027 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,174 miles

oil leak

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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L650 PRF is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 L650 PRF, 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 33 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L650 PRF registered?

L650 PRF is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L650 PRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L650 PRF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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