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MLZ 330

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,457 mi
Last recorded85,457 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 330
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 85,457 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2022 85,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 85,449 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 85,319 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,556 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,326 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 79,794 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 79,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 77,214 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 77,214 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 71,228 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 71,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 71,193 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 71,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 70,721 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,838 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 68,250 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 68,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,485 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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MLZ 330 is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MLZ 330, 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 MLZ 330 registered?

MLZ 330 is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is MLZ 330 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLZ 330 shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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