MOT Status
ValidMileage
131,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm tread
Rear Rear diff oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1 rear veiwe mirror missing †2 space frame rusting around body mounting points †
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L873 VLR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 L873 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.
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What year was L873 VLR registered?
L873 VLR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is L873 VLR safe to buy?
The MOT history for L873 VLR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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