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L921 NJO

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,722 mi
Last recorded59,722 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL921 NJO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2024 59,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,680 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 59,658 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 59,642 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,232 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,232 miles

Offside Rear noise when wheel rotated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,232 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 59,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,232 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,543 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all chassis and suspension components corroded

front number plate is in poor condition

n/s/r lamp cover missing

o/s mirror loose

Fail 15 Apr 2009 58,541 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all chassis and suspension components corroded

front number plate is in poor condition

n/s/r lamp cover missing

o/s mirror loose

Pass 26 Jul 2006 55,738 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 53,697 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 53,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.0mm.

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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L921 NJO is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L921 NJO, 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 L921 NJO registered?

L921 NJO is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 March 1994.

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