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G7 BDG

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,862 mi
Last recorded36,862 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 BDG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 36,862 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 36,409 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 36,383 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 35,510 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 35,481 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,458 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 35,455 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,399 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 34,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,005 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,003 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,955 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,892 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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G7 BDG is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G7 BDG, 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 G7 BDG registered?

G7 BDG is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is G7 BDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 BDG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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