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M326 LUL

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,997 mi
Last recorded36,997 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM326 LUL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,997 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,999 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 33,999 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 32,963 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 32,154 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 32,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,015 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 32,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bolt lose (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 31,314 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 31,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 30,699 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 30,327 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 29,834 miles

all four brake discs corroding

battery security

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 22 Apr 2010 29,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four brake discs corroding

battery security

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,504 miles

exhaust manifold blowing

front tyres worn on edges

small chip in w/screen

Fail 5 Jun 2008 29,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust manifold blowing

front tyres worn on edges

small chip in w/screen

Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,236 miles

all brake flexi ferrules corroded

rear discs in poor condition

slight deterioration to o/s/f steering rack boot

Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,560 miles

both rear tyres in poor conduction

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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M326 LUL is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M326 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 M326 LUL registered?

M326 LUL is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M326 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M326 LUL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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