MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,697 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
rear tyres 225/50/16, front tyres 205/55/15
slight contamination nearsuide rear hub assembly
surface corrosion tube structure of vehicle, advise wax oil
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
rear tyres 225/50/16, front tyres 205/55/15
slight contamination nearsuide rear hub assembly
surface corrosion tube structure of vehicle, advise wax oil
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front screen jet wash poor
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Some play in sterering rack
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
various engine oil leaks
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BAZ 281 is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 BAZ 281, 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 33 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BAZ 281 registered?
BAZ 281 is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 September 1993.
Is BAZ 281 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BAZ 281 shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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