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L817 HUW

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,269 mi
Last recorded65,269 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL817 HUW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 65,269 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 64,922 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 64,801 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 64,801 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,801 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,604 miles

NOTE 25% FRONT BRAKE INBALLANCE

Fail 24 Sep 2012 64,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 64,416 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 64,416 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 64,291 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2006 62,708 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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L817 HUW is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L817 HUW, 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.

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What year was L817 HUW registered?

L817 HUW is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 May 1994.

Is L817 HUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L817 HUW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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