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L85 WRT

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,241 mi
Last recorded49,241 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 WRT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 49,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 49,069 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 48,808 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 48,682 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 48,262 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 48,255 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,985 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 47,985 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,322 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 47,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 46,794 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 46,794 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,622 miles

parking brake only just met efficency

Fail 27 Apr 2016 45,621 miles

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)

parking brake only just met efficency

Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,514 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,350 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 43,349 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,375 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 42,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,626 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 41,624 miles

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)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,950 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 9 Dec 2010 39,950 miles

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)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 14 Dec 2009 39,146 miles

slight movment in near side front wheel

Fail 14 Dec 2009 39,146 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)

slight movment in near side front wheel

Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,847 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 36,847 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,542 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,723 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 30,185 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 30,169 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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L85 WRT is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L85 WRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L85 WRT?

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What year was L85 WRT registered?

L85 WRT is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L85 WRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L85 WRT shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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