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E4 ACX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,594 mi
Last recorded79,594 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 ACX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 79,594 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 78,116 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,350 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,330 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 75,573 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,087 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,041 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 72,587 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,999 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,576 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 69,487 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,322 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,495 miles

handbrake outter cable rubbing on rear wishbones

Fail 24 Jun 2009 66,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

handbrake outter cable rubbing on rear wishbones

Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,719 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 62,718 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 61,766 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 58,905 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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E4 ACX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 E4 ACX, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E4 ACX registered?

E4 ACX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is E4 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 ACX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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