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C4 AWE

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,453 mi
Last recorded39,453 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 AWE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,453 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 39,401 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 39,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 39,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

front shox bushes worn and have slight play

rack ends have slight play & have slight play in steering wheel

Fail 5 Jun 2017 39,280 miles

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

front shox bushes worn and have slight play

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rack ends have slight play & have slight play in steering wheel

Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,158 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin & aged

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 17 May 2014 39,011 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 38,664 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low inner edge

Fail 29 May 2013 38,664 miles

Front Upper Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

n/s/r lens damp

n/s/r tyre getting low inner edge

o/s/f tyre very low inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 15 Feb 2012

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres low on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,143 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,622 miles

gearbox fluid leaking

Fail 16 Jun 2009 37,622 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

gearbox fluid leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,880 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in rack

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,528 miles

wipers not parking

Fail 13 Jun 2006 36,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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C4 AWE is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 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 C4 AWE, 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 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C4 AWE registered?

C4 AWE is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 November 1994.

Is C4 AWE safe to buy?

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