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L699 DPK

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,830 mi
Last recorded28,830 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL699 DPK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 28,830 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 28,549 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 28,466 miles

Steel work on underside showing corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,450 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower susp arms (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

rear reg lamps are positioned behind reg plate.

steering rack notchy on raised check

Pass 8 Jul 2015 28,264 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 28,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 27,765 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 27,134 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 27,133 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 26,685 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)

Pass 11 May 2009 23,601 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 22,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 22,562 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 21,954 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,329 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 21,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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L699 DPK is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 L699 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 L699 DPK registered?

L699 DPK is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L699 DPK safe to buy?

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