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L9 AFR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,385 mi
Last recorded36,385 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 AFR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 36,385 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2025 35,447 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 35,008 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023
Pass 17 Jun 2022
Pass 26 May 2020
Pass 19 Dec 2018
Pass 17 Mar 2015
Pass 20 May 2014

chassis corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011

some corrosion on rear suspension arms and rear chassis tubes

Fail 10 Jan 2011

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some corrosion on rear suspension arms and rear chassis tubes

Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,354 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 23,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,649 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 21,525 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 19,494 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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L9 AFR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L9 AFR, 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

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What year was L9 AFR registered?

L9 AFR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 April 1994.

Is L9 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 AFR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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