MOT Status
ValidMileage
62,417 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front tyre wearing on edges,full seat belt harness wearing,rear hubs leaks
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front tyre wearing on edges,full seat belt harness wearing,rear hubs leaks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions Lambda reading improved to within 0.001 of window after 2nd full cat test so benefit given to presenter.
Engine appears to have an intermittent misfire at time of test. Further investigation req'd to confirm.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch faulty Switch or relay poss. causing intermittent hazard fault. Further investigation req'd to confirm. (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim on lowest limit at time of test
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions Lambda reading improved to within 0.001 of window after 2nd full cat test so benefit given to presenter.
Engine appears to have an intermittent misfire at time of test. Further investigation req'd to confirm.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch faulty Switch or relay poss. causing intermittent hazard fault. Further investigation req'd to confirm. (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim on lowest limit at time of test
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe re-connected to re-activate supply (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C16 DAJ is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 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 C16 DAJ, 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 28 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C16 DAJ registered?
C16 DAJ is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is C16 DAJ safe to buy?
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