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L717 DPM

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,929 mi
Last recorded110,929 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 DPM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 110,929 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 110,273 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 110,093 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 110,080 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 109,479 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 108,902 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 107,739 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 106,227 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 104,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 104,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 104,429 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,012 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 102,009 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 101,867 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 99,249 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 99,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 94,692 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 92,655 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 91,245 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 88,299 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2008 88,299 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 86,782 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 84,713 miles

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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L717 DPM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 L717 DPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L717 DPM registered?

L717 DPM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L717 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L717 DPM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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