MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
bonnet front edge insecure
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
bonnet front edge insecure
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L878 DVM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 L878 DVM, 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.
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What year was L878 DVM registered?
L878 DVM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 December 1993.
Is L878 DVM safe to buy?
The MOT history for L878 DVM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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