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AIG 9450

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,734 mi
Last recorded73,734 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 9450
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 73,734 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 73,656 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,580 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,263 miles

corrosion at offside rear body mt.chassis outriggers corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,685 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,398 miles

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

fuel smell in cabin

offside parking brake performance low

suspect brake fluid present at rear lower wishbones,advise further inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,087 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,304 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,621 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 66,619 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 61,130 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 61,128 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,196 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 57,112 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,652 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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AIG 9450 is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 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 AIG 9450, 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 28 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 AIG 9450 registered?

AIG 9450 is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is AIG 9450 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AIG 9450 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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