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L866 VLR

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,025 mi
Last recorded56,025 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL866 VLR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,025 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 56,025 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 26 May 2012 55,759 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 54,818 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 54,818 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,275 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,188 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 51,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,660 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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L866 VLR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L866 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 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 L866 VLR?

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What year was L866 VLR registered?

L866 VLR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 December 1993.

Is L866 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L866 VLR shows 9 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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