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L855 WRK

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,609 mi
Last recorded54,609 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 WRK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 54,609 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,606 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,606 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front upper wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front wearing centre of tread very close to limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 54,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front and rear disc's corroded vehicle has been standing.

Nearside front floor is holed where nut and bolt secure battery down,floor is fibre glass.

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear number plate lights are inside the boot,shine through back part of number plate.

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front upper wishbones rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front wearing centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 54,605 miles

All four coil springs slighlty corroded.

Front and rear pads starting to wear.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Washer's getting weak.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,605 miles

All four coil springs slighlty corroded.

Front and rear pads starting to wear.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Washer's getting weak.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,181 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 40,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,572 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,190 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,090 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,783 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,150 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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L855 WRK is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L855 WRK, 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 L855 WRK registered?

L855 WRK is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 July 1994.

Is L855 WRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L855 WRK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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