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E179 TVR

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,060 mi
Last recorded49,060 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE179 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 49,060 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 48,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 48,254 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 23 Jun 2018 48,254 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,542 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 47,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,853 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 44,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Wiper switch worn/poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,357 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 41,244 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,125 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,787 miles

Chassis soft

Front arm bushes soft

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,015 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,093 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,196 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,054 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,297 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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E179 TVR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 E179 TVR, 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 33 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E179 TVR registered?

E179 TVR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is E179 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E179 TVR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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