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L7 JTF

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,357 mi
Last recorded98,357 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 JTF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 98,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks throughout engine/ drive train (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All lower shock bushes split/ perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis out riggers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 97,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner facings corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner facings corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriggers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 96,946 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 95,972 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 95,007 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Jun 2022 95,007 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,884 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 94,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,841 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 93,373 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,574 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 31 May 2016 91,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,917 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 88,999 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 May 2013 87,462 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 86,654 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 84,673 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 84,673 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 76,622 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 76,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 73,840 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 73,837 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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L7 JTF is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L7 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 L7 JTF registered?

L7 JTF is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L7 JTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 JTF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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