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M140 LYP

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,549 mi
Last recorded77,549 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 LYP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 77,549 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 76,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 75,915 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 75,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 75,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,966 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,727 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 74,727 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,340 miles

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both seat belts slow to retract

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack arms slight movement inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 73,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack arms slight movement inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,055 miles

Play in ns of rack

Steering heavy

Various chassis and suspension components rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2016 73,055 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in ns of rack

Steering heavy

Various chassis and suspension components rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2015 72,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,553 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 67,228 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,228 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,326 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,617 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,359 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 62,359 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 60,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 60,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 58,136 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering uj's becoming stiff and slight play in rack

Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,136 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering uj's becoming stiff and slight play in rack

Pass 5 Jul 2006 56,765 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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M140 LYP is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 M140 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 M140 LYP registered?

M140 LYP is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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