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G466 TVR

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,145 mi
Last recorded60,145 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG466 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 60,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,141 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2011 60,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,143 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 60,138 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Ladder chassis wax oiled not allowing full inspection of corrosion

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres misshaped

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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G466 TVR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 G466 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 33 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G466 TVR registered?

G466 TVR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is G466 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G466 TVR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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