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L150 BKJ

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,205 mi
Last recorded61,205 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL150 BKJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 61,205 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 61,197 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 61,143 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,138 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 61,109 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,082 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 61,081 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,988 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 60,969 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,839 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 59,767 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,735 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,786 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,147 miles

n/s/f lower wishbone support bar corroded

rear chassis tubes corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 48,797 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,575 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,518 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,400 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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L150 BKJ is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 L150 BKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L150 BKJ?

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What year was L150 BKJ registered?

L150 BKJ is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L150 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L150 BKJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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