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C1 WAE

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,311 mi
Last recorded19,311 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 WAE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2010 19,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis starting to show signs off corrosion

n/s/r hub seal slight leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,311 miles

chassis starting to show signs off corrosion

n/s/r hub seal slight leak

Fail 29 May 2009 19,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 19,279 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 18,939 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 18,939 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C1 WAE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C1 WAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C1 WAE registered?

C1 WAE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is C1 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 WAE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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