MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play both front bearings
slight wear osr wheel bearing
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Slight wear steering rack
slight play both front bearings
slight play osr bearing
Slight wear steering rack
slight play both front bearings
slight play osr bearing
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
engine mount worn
chassis has top surface rust
front o/s wheel bearing slight noise
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C5 FTW is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
Across all 1995 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,913 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 C5 FTW, 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 31 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C5 FTW registered?
C5 FTW is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 June 1995.
Is C5 FTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for C5 FTW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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