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ExpiredMileage
52,202 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake servo defective or ineffective WHEN APPLYING FOOT BRAKE THE PEDAL FEELS VERY HARD --SUSPECT THERE IS NO SERVO ASSISTANCE--EXCESSIVE FORCE HAS TO BE USED TO GET BRAKE READINGS (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering system fouling TYRE IS HITTING INNER WHEEL ARCH AND ALSO SIDE SKIRTS WHEN SUSPENSION ON LOCK (2.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering system fouling TYRE IS HITTING SIDE SKIRTS ON LOCK--WHEN CAR SUSPENSION ON DROOP (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST SUPPORT BROKEN (RUBBER MOUNTS ) AT REAR OF GEARBOX (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST SUPPORT RUBBER MOUNTS BROKEN AND SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC PITTED AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISC PITTED AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK --RUBBER BUSHES PERISHED AND SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Fitted new air mass meter - co now ok (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox.
Central Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front dip beam image is apparent but could be better. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox.
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front brake caliper clip missing
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering system fouling roadwheel fouling lower suspension arm on full lock (2.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering system fouling roadwheel fouling lower suspension arm on full lock (2.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
handbrake cable rubbing through on rear wishbones
n/s/ and o/s engine mounts perished
small clearance between front bump stops.front dampers and springs weak.
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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L9 SKP is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 L9 SKP, 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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L9 SKP is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 March 1994.
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