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M134 LYP

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,705 mi
Last recorded82,705 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM134 LYP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 82,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 82,705 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split at outer end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt detached at outer end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine/gearbox/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 82,705 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 81,464 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,640 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,115 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,910 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 76,890 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,078 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,895 miles

VARIOUS TYRES STARTING TO PERISH ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,734 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 64,758 miles

PLAY IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT FAULT ON SIDE LIGHT SWITCH

Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,988 miles

corrosion under car various

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,291 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NO/PLATE

VARIOUS SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODING

Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,811 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 49,681 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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M134 LYP is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M134 LYP, 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 M134 LYP registered?

M134 LYP is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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