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L862 VLR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,191 mi
Last recorded30,191 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL862 VLR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,191 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,126 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,107 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 29,107 miles

Centre Front Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Centre Front Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Apr 2006 29,107 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Centre Front Semaphore indicator switch insecure (1.4.C.1c)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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L862 VLR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L862 VLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L862 VLR registered?

L862 VLR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is L862 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L862 VLR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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