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E38 TVR

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,379 mi
Last recorded68,379 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE38 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 68,204 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,183 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 68,183 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,168 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,165 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 68,149 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 68,148 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 68,148 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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E38 TVR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E38 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E38 TVR registered?

E38 TVR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 December 1993.

Is E38 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E38 TVR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E38 TVR have outstanding finance?

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