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C16 MRA

2002 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,524 mi
Last recorded62,524 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Tvr Chimaera31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 MRA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 62,524 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 61,907 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,596 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 610,829 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 605,135 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,840 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,995 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,322 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,786 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 549,283 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 549,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,565 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 50,565 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,057 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,309 miles

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)

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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C16 MRA is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 31,419 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 MRA, 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 24 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C16 MRA registered?

C16 MRA is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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