MOT Status
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39,833 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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varying degrees of surface corrosion on all suspension components and chassis.
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))
parking brake effort 16%,recommend further investigation.
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))
both rear tyres wearing thin.
varying degrees of surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components and chassis.
offside and nearside front steering rack gaitors starting to perish. will need to be replaced in the near future
offside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear low in the centre tread
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
screen blown
steering little stiff
rear hubs damp
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
screen blown
steering little stiff
rear hubs damp
Oil leak
both rear hubs damp
screen blown
slight disc s pitted
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak
both rear hubs damp
screen blown
slight disc s pitted
n/s/r hub damp
rear discs pitted
screen blown
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r hub damp
rear discs pitted
screen blown
Oil leak
Oil leak
discs pitted
h/b stiff
oil at rear hubs
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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E701 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 E701 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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What year was E701 TVR registered?
E701 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 September 1996.
Is E701 TVR safe to buy?
The MOT history for E701 TVR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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