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E888 TVR

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,404 mi
Last recorded50,404 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE888 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 50,404 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 50,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,269 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,269 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion to chassi and suspension arms (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 50,269 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Centre Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 50,269 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 50,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 50,269 miles

Child seat insecure and belt twisted

Hazard warning switch loose

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,269 miles

Child seat insecure and belt twisted

Hazard warning switch loose

Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,269 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 50,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,831 miles

all tyres close to limit

Fail 22 Sep 2008 47,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres close to limit

Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,424 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 42,552 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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E888 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1995 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,913 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 E888 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 31 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E888 TVR registered?

E888 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 November 1995.

Is E888 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E888 TVR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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