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L698 DPK

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

47,434 mi
Last recorded47,434 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL698 DPK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 47,434 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 47,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,158 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 44,774 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 43,703 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 43,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 43,357 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 May 2018 43,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,835 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 42,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No image (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system has deteriorated / split mounting rubbers

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 42,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust has a center rubber mounting deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2015 42,135 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 42,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,868 miles

N/S/F Wheel is out of shape

Fail 2 Sep 2014 41,861 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F Wheel is out of shape

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,170 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 41,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,869 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 27,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 40,799 miles

NOTE LOWER EFFORT TO N/S PARKING BRAKE

Pass 5 Dec 2009 39,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,384 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 32,166 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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L698 DPK is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 L698 DPK, 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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What year was L698 DPK registered?

L698 DPK is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L698 DPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L698 DPK shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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