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98-D-77307

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19 mi
Last recorded19 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98-D-77307
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 19 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 29,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 28,253 miles

Chassis,wishbones and seatbelt mounts all becoming rusty.

Fail 24 Apr 2006 28,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chassis,wishbones and seatbeltmounts all becoming rusty.

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

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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98-D-77307 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 98-D-77307, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 98-D-77307 registered?

98-D-77307 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 98-D-77307 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98-D-77307 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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