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ALZ 2402

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,903 mi
Last recorded24,903 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 2402
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 24,903 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 24,870 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 24,837 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 24,667 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 24,640 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 24,355 miles

All 4 chassis corners corroded

Nearside Rear Indi bulb dull

Fail 3 Oct 2017 24,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

All 4 chassis corners corroded

Nearside Rear Indi bulb dull

Pass 21 Sep 2016 24,072 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 24,072 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,869 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 23,869 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 23,612 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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ALZ 2402 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ALZ 2402, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALZ 2402 registered?

ALZ 2402 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is ALZ 2402 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 2402 shows 12 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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