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E816 TVR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,683 mi
Last recorded70,683 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE816 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,683 miles

corrosion hole to os chassis (not in prescribed area)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 70,660 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front oil contamination around power steering rack

Offside Front outer section of tubular chassis corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,368 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 70,368 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,467 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 68,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 66,957 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,708 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre is slightly perrished

Fail 24 Aug 2013 65,708 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre is slightly perrished

nearside mirror loose

Pass 22 May 2012 63,560 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2012 63,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,193 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front brake discs correded on inner faces

Pass 23 Nov 2009 60,989 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres close to limit

cracks in front screen

Fail 23 Nov 2009 60,989 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

both rear tyres close to limit

cracks in front screen

Pass 11 Dec 2008 59,854 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

rear tyres getting low

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack end ball joint

small front no plate fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2007 58,331 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 57,203 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 56,005 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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E816 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 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 E816 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 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E816 TVR registered?

E816 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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