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L888 MPH

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 MPH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025

Chassis partially coated and slightly corroded where visible

Underbody coated

Fail 17 Jul 2025

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Chassis partially coated and slightly corroded where visible

Underbody coated

Pass 26 Jul 2024 82,916 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody/chassis coated and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 27 Jul 2023 82,554 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 82,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 81,402 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 78,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 78,947 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,369 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,285 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 78,791 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,612 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 78,612 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 78,461 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,329 miles

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 13 Apr 2010 77,501 miles

slight play in steering rack end n/s

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,198 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 74,800 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 71,612 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 66,991 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 66,991 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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L888 MPH is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L888 MPH, 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 L888 MPH registered?

L888 MPH is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L888 MPH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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