MOT Status
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61,439 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside washer jet is missing but still provides sufficient liquid from o/s jet to clear the screen
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis frame is corroded in places but not affecting structural rigidity, surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside washer jet is missing but still provides sufficient liquid from o/s jet to clear the screen
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split and deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis frame is corroded in places but not affecting structural rigidity, surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside washer jet is missing but still provides sufficient liquid from o/s jet to clear the screen
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis frame is corroded in places but not affecting structural rigidity, surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front and rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside washer jet is missing but still provides sufficient liquid from o/s jet to clear the screen
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis frame is corroded but not affecting structural rigidity, surface corrosion
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front and rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside washer jet is missing but still provides sufficient liquid from o/s jet to clear the screen
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis frame is corroded but not affecting structural rigidity, surface corrosion
Coil spring corroded all four showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis frame showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Floor excessively deteriorated around seat mounting points fractured and split (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both floor pans around seats mounting points split/fractured (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis frame showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front both tyres slight wear to edges
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion to chassis in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres are 9-11 years old
suspension arms etc showing general surface corrosion
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint
slight play in o/s/r link arm
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in o/s/r link arm
wipers poor
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
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L831 GYK is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 L831 GYK, 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 L831 GYK registered?
L831 GYK is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 August 1993.
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