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D7 VRR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,576 mi
Last recorded44,576 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 VRR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 44,576 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,425 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 44,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 43,729 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,422 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,171 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s headlight beam deformed

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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D7 VRR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 D7 VRR, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D7 VRR registered?

D7 VRR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is D7 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 VRR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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