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637 HUY

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,994 mi
Last recorded94,994 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration637 HUY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,994 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,655 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 91,213 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 88,621 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 84,814 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,471 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,162 miles

O/S rackend has slight play

Pass 9 May 2009 74,302 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 71,128 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 64,710 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 61,032 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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637 HUY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 637 HUY, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 637 HUY registered?

637 HUY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is 637 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 637 HUY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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