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M148 LUL

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,959 mi
Last recorded77,959 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 LUL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 77,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 77,959 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 75,687 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 70,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge s, worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,712 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 60,586 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,803 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 58,516 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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M148 LUL is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M148 LUL, 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 M148 LUL registered?

M148 LUL is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M148 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M148 LUL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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