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M47 LOB

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 LOB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015
Pass 10 Jun 2014

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009
Fail 11 Feb 2009

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

chassis twisted

Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

chassis is twisted and could be unsafe

Pass 9 Feb 2007 17,380 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 17,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 13,965 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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M47 LOB is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M47 LOB, 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 M47 LOB registered?

M47 LOB is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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