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L886 DVM

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,614 mi
Last recorded80,614 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL886 DVM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 80,614 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 79,770 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,977 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,333 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 77,364 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 76,563 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,171 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,444 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 73,632 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,507 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 71,741 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,117 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 70,526 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 70,030 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 69,209 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 67,406 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 67,299 miles

N/S Rear driveshaft outer coupling flange bolt X 1 missing / sheared

Fail 10 Jun 2009 67,299 miles

N/S Rear driveshaft outer coupling flange bolt X 1 missing / sheared

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,521 miles

interior rear view mirror missing

n/s/f top ball joint boot split

oil leak on transmission

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 2 Sep 2008 65,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

interior rear view mirror missing

n/s/f top ball joint boot split

oil leak on transmission

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,303 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 61,850 miles

all suspension rubbers age cracking

both front and rear sus. arms corroided

chassis sections corroided

handbrake efficiency just legal

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2006 61,843 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

all suspension rubbers age cracking

both front sus.arms corroided

both rear sus.arms corroided

chassis sections corroided

handbrake efficiency just legal

oil leak

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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L886 DVM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L886 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 32 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 L886 DVM?

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What year was L886 DVM registered?

L886 DVM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 January 1994.

Is L886 DVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L886 DVM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L886 DVM have outstanding finance?

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