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E8 WKD

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,022 mi
Last recorded51,022 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 WKD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 51,022 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Middle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 50,099 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Middle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2015 49,950 miles

Oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 9 May 2012 48,637 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 48,610 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 46,916 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 46,916 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,122 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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E8 WKD is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E8 WKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E8 WKD registered?

E8 WKD is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 November 1995.

Is E8 WKD safe to buy?

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