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L893 BWD

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,775 mi
Last recorded53,775 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL893 BWD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 53,775 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 52,604 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 52,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,159 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 45,882 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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L893 BWD is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L893 BWD, 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 L893 BWD registered?

L893 BWD is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L893 BWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L893 BWD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L893 BWD have outstanding finance?

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