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L850 WDL

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,770 mi
Last recorded64,770 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 WDL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 64,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 64,770 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,116 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,083 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 64,083 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007
Fail 11 Dec 2007

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 60,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chassis frame corroding

o/s headlamp lens damaged

o/s/f suspension upper support arms corroding

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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L850 WDL is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L850 WDL, 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 L850 WDL registered?

L850 WDL is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 August 1993.

Is L850 WDL safe to buy?

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