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L666 YES

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 YES
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022
Fail 2 Aug 2022

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 47,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 47,307 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 47,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,849 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,299 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 45,167 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014
Fail 18 Jul 2014 44,538 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,354 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 43,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,786 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,596 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,025 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,605 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,850 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 35,519 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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L666 YES is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L666 YES, 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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L666 YES is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 July 1994.

Is L666 YES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L666 YES shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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