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BAZ 281

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,697 mi
Last recorded74,697 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 281
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 74,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 74,135 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 74,130 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2014 73,924 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,805 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,516 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 73,155 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 73,149 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,794 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 72,739 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 71,561 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,561 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 70,485 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 70,482 miles

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.

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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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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