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L9 SKP

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,202 mi
Last recorded52,202 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 SKP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 52,202 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 52,181 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 52,181 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Fitted new air mass meter - co now ok (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 52,008 miles

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.

Fail 1 Jun 2023 52,008 miles

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.

Pass 14 Jul 2022 57,971 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 51,946 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2021

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))

Fail 19 May 2021

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))

Pass 16 May 2020 51,203 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,949 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 50,949 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,474 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 49,530 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,017 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 48,085 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,396 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,315 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 2,124 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011
Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,634 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 43,620 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,330 miles
Pass 24 May 2007
Pass 25 May 2006 35,499 miles

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.

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 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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