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L888 TVR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,621 mi
Last recorded32,621 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 32,621 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 32,501 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 32,419 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 32,370 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 32,334 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 32,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 32,102 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,050 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 31,807 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 31,570 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 31,087 miles

Rear tyres perished age related

engine oil leak

oil pressure switch broken terminal

Fail 5 May 2016 31,086 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system fouling U/J fouling coolant pipe (2.2.D.2a)

Rear tyres perished age related

engine oil leak

oil pressure switch broken terminal

Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,790 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

o/s n/s front tyres close to body

Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,319 miles

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

exhaust rubbers perished

light surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,264 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 30,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,252 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,241 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,178 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 30,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,638 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,473 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 29,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TVR, 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 L888 TVR?

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What year was L888 TVR registered?

L888 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 April 1994.

Is L888 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 TVR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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