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B5 RFA

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,622 mi
Last recorded77,622 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RFA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,622 miles

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front suspension arms getting rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2008 77,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

front suspension arms getting rusty

Pass 17 May 2007 75,431 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 70,104 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front 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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B5 RFA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 B5 RFA, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 RFA registered?

B5 RFA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is B5 RFA safe to buy?

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