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BKZ 9804

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,754 mi
Last recorded37,754 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 9804
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Transmission Oil Leak

Fail 25 Sep 2009 37,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

N/S inner and outer cv boots split

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,255 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gaiter split

Pass 4 Aug 2007 36,691 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,917 miles

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 9804 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 BKZ 9804, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BKZ 9804 registered?

BKZ 9804 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is BKZ 9804 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKZ 9804 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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