MOT Status
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48,279 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All suspension wishbones have surface corrosion
Coolant leak ()
Surface corrosion to all suspension wishbones
Suspension components showing signs of corrosion
Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to all suspension wishbones
Surface corrosion to chassis areas
Corrosion to chassis areas
Corrosion to suspension wishbones
Corrosion to chassis areas
Corrosion to suspension wishbones
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
All suspension components showing signs of corrosion.
Chassis outriggers in poor condition.
Fuel pipe (pump to filter) perishing.
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Chassis outriggers in poor condition
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Chassis outriggers in poor condition
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Slight corrosion to all suspension arms
Slight corrosion to chassis outriggers
Slight corrosion to all suspension arms
Slight corrosion to chassis outriggers
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
chassie corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
chassie corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Various underbody corrosion from front to rear.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Various underbody corrosion from front to rear.
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside rear hub leaking
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside rear hub leaking
nearside front brake hose starting to perish.
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front brake hose starting to perish.
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front tyres & offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E303 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 E303 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 30 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E303 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 June 1996.
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