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342 TBF

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,294 mi
Last recorded57,294 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration342 TBF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,294 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o.s.r. anti-roll bar link to wishbone welded

Fail 27 Oct 2009 57,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o.s.r. anti-roll bar link to wishbone welded

Pass 12 Jul 2008 53,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to offside front floor

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2006 53,454 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 53,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished

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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342 TBF is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,913 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 342 TBF, 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 31 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 342 TBF registered?

342 TBF is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is 342 TBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 342 TBF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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