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L759 YPM

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,853 mi
Last recorded51,853 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL759 YPM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 51,853 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 51,395 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 51,391 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad friction material has risk of falling from brake pad

Pass 3 Jul 2021 50,883 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 50,453 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 49,251 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,854 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,041 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,803 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,360 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,027 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2010 44,750 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,750 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,931 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,963 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,452 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,465 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 35,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 35,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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L759 YPM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L759 YPM, 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 L759 YPM registered?

L759 YPM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L759 YPM safe to buy?

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