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L706 ARU

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,556 mi
Last recorded57,556 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL706 ARU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 57,556 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,167 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 57,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 57,187 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,187 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,901 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 56,901 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 55,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 54,137 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 51,708 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 51,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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L706 ARU is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L706 ARU, 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 L706 ARU registered?

L706 ARU is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L706 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L706 ARU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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