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L153 BKJ

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,958 mi
Last recorded60,958 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL153 BKJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,958 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 60,956 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 60,927 miles

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

advisery ; nearside front seat insecure

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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L153 BKJ is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L153 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.

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How do I check the history of L153 BKJ?

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What year was L153 BKJ registered?

L153 BKJ is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L153 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L153 BKJ shows 3 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.

Does L153 BKJ have outstanding finance?

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