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L880 DVM

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

3,749 mi
Last recorded3,749 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL880 DVM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 3,749 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 2,319 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 2,319 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 1,977 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 853 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 308 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020
Fail 26 Jun 2020

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 2,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 1,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 1,216 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 1,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 990 miles

Oil leak from diff and gearbox

Fail 15 Jun 2016 990 miles

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

Oil leak from diff and gearbox

Pass 21 Feb 2015 535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak from rear diff and gearbox

Pass 3 May 2014 246 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 30,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010
Pass 14 Dec 2009

chassis very rusty in certain sections

rear bushes on arms on both sides moved but no play

Fail 8 Dec 2009

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all four discs pitted

chassis very rusty in certain sections

rear bushes on arms on both sides moved but no play

Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,231 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 18,950 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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L880 DVM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L880 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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L880 DVM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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