MOT Status
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79,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Steering linkage inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front brake hose fereals corroded
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both front brake hose fereals corroded
Oil leak
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
slight oil leaks
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
slight oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
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C400 PDS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 C400 PDS, 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 C400 PDS registered?
C400 PDS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 October 1998.
Is C400 PDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C400 PDS shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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