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L815 ULR

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,689 mi
Last recorded48,689 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL815 ULR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 48,689 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 48,671 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 48,631 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 48,481 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 48,077 miles

engine gearbox and rear axle slight oil leaks

Pass 28 May 2020 47,855 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 47,737 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 47,586 miles

engine, gearbox, and rear diff have a slight oil leak

o/s/f wiper starting to smir

slight play in o/s/f inner rack arm

Pass 15 May 2017 47,413 miles

Offside wiper smears.

Play in the steering rack.

Slight engine, gearbox and diff oil leaks.

Pass 18 May 2016 46,954 miles

Fuel smell around return hose to the tank.

Slight gearbox and rear diff oil leaks.

Slight water leak at the front of the engine.

Wipers smear.

Pass 20 May 2015 46,724 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 46,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 46,142 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 46,142 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 45,690 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 45,281 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 44,723 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 44,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 44,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 43,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 42,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,424 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 40,333 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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L815 ULR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L815 ULR, 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 L815 ULR registered?

L815 ULR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 September 1993.

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