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BKZ 8384

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,828 mi
Last recorded60,828 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 8384
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,828 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,360 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,445 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,719 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 45,621 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 45,621 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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BKZ 8384 is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BKZ 8384, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BKZ 8384 registered?

BKZ 8384 is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is BKZ 8384 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKZ 8384 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BKZ 8384 have outstanding finance?

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