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D8 SUN

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,079 mi
Last recorded70,079 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 SUN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 70,079 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 69,721 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,346 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 69,345 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,336 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 67,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 66,325 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 65,853 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,639 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,859 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,474 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 63,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,065 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 62,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,342 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,196 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate illumination poor.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 57,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked.

rear number plate illumination poor.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,555 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked.

rear number plate illumination poor.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,133 miles

front number plate cracked.

rear number plate illumination poor.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 57,133 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked.

rear number plate illumination poor.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 55,945 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 54,392 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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D8 SUN is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 D8 SUN, 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 D8 SUN registered?

D8 SUN is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is D8 SUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 SUN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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