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B4 OWT

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,942 mi
Last recorded30,942 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 OWT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,942 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 30,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r shocker damp subframe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2006 30,695 miles

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

front and rear suspention arms bushes shoing sings of wear

general chassis corroded not to excess

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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B4 OWT is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B4 OWT, 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.

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What year was B4 OWT registered?

B4 OWT is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 January 1995.

Is B4 OWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 OWT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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