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ACD 84K

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,000 mi
Last recorded64,000 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACD 84K
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,000 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 64,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four road tyres worn low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid looks dirty

Pass 6 Feb 2014 64,000 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

upper oil pressure switch leaking

water pipe has been rubbing steering knuckle

Fail 5 Feb 2014 64,000 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

upper oil pressure switch leaking

water pipe has been rubbing steering knuckle

Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,000 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 64,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 71,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,990 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 63,101 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 63,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 59,312 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

note: front number plate position slightly obscured.

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2005 55,093 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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ACD 84K is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ACD 84K, 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 ACD 84K registered?

ACD 84K is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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