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L122 XOU

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,834 mi
Last recorded58,834 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL122 XOU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 58,834 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

n/s mirror slightly loose

Fail 24 May 2024 58,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

N/s mirror slightly loose

Pass 10 Aug 2022 58,834 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,259 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2018 104,373 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 102,196 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2017 102,196 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,935 miles

Offside Front screen cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,781 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 98,781 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 98,536 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 98,532 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,341 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 98,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 97,998 miles

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

chassis generally heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 95,991 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 89,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 83,390 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 83,386 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 73,798 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 73,786 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

small hole in offside steering rack gaiter

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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L122 XOU is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 L122 XOU, 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 33 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L122 XOU registered?

L122 XOU is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 September 1993.

Is L122 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L122 XOU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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