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L654 GYY

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,543 mi
Last recorded48,543 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL654 GYY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 48,543 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 48,507 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,418 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 48,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,050 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,792 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 47,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,692 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,411 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 47,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,125 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 47,125 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,015 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 46,715 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,365 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,663 miles

oil leak on engine,transmission & differential

slight play in n/s/f shock absorber lower bush

slight play in steering column top bush/bearing

Fail 25 Aug 2009 45,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak on engine,transmission & differential

slight play in n/s/f shock absorber lower bush

slight play in steering column top bush/bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,066 miles

slight play in n/s/f bearing

slight smear on wipers

washers weak

Pass 16 Jul 2007 44,620 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,923 miles

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

slight smear on wipers

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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L654 GYY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L654 GYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L654 GYY?

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What year was L654 GYY registered?

L654 GYY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 January 1994.

Is L654 GYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L654 GYY shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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