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C8 BOA

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,029 mi
Last recorded52,029 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 BOA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 52,029 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 52,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2013 51,937 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,221 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,436 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,000 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,930 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,000 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 44,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,355 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 43,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake disc corroded on inner surface.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 40,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,983 miles

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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C8 BOA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 C8 BOA, 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 C8 BOA registered?

C8 BOA is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 November 1995.

Is C8 BOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 BOA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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