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L714 JTF

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

86,300 mi
Last recorded86,300 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL714 JTF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 86,300 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 86,300 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 86,297 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2025 86,275 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2023 85,745 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 85,311 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,052 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 85,032 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 84,787 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 84,787 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,837 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 83,830 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,634 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 83,254 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 83,195 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 83,195 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 83,188 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front & rear suspension components corroded.

front wipers smeary.

Fail 2 May 2007 83,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front & rear suspension components heavily corroded.

front wiper blades smearing.

Fail 6 Oct 2006 83,169 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

play in steering rack.

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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L714 JTF is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L714 JTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L714 JTF registered?

L714 JTF is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L714 JTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L714 JTF shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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