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L712 ARU

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,380 mi
Last recorded103,380 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL712 ARU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 103,380 miles

Ns front headlamp image slightly blurrec

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Os steering rack gaiter splitting (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,375 miles

cracks in all tyres

Fail 27 Jul 2012 103,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cracks in all tyres

Pass 22 Jul 2011 102,700 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 100,001 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 98,107 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 93,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 92,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 91,581 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 88,222 miles

bottom radiator hose fouling chassis"rubbing through"

nearside accident damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2005 88,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bottom radiator hose fouling chassis"rubbing through"

nearside accident damaged

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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L712 ARU is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L712 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 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 L712 ARU registered?

L712 ARU is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 April 1994.

Is L712 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L712 ARU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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