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L685 NEO

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,620 mi
Last recorded96,620 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL685 NEO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,620 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 95,360 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 93,628 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012
Pass 4 Jun 2009 90,686 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

number plate lamps fitted behind plate !!!!

Pass 9 Apr 2008 88,167 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 85,006 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 80,019 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 80,019 miles

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

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

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

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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L685 NEO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L685 NEO, 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.

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What year was L685 NEO registered?

L685 NEO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L685 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L685 NEO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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