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L872 WAM

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 5001cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,610 mi
Last recorded60,610 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL872 WAM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,001cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 60,610 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 57,321 miles

hand brake just met minimum requirement 16 percent

Pass 2 Jun 2020 57,146 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,311 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 56,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 56,300 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,199 miles

n/s/f top ball joint has slight play

o/s/f top ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2009 292,512 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 54,816 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 53,107 miles

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

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

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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L872 WAM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 5,001cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L872 WAM, 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 L872 WAM registered?

L872 WAM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is L872 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L872 WAM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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