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A17 VRC

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,525 mi
Last recorded107,525 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VRC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 107,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 99,201 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 98,883 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2006 67,779 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 67,779 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A17 VRC is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc 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 A17 VRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 VRC registered?

A17 VRC is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A17 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 VRC 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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