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G911 TVR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,130 mi
Last recorded40,130 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG911 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 40,130 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2020 38,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Adv both front inner rack ends slight wear........ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2016 38,747 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 37,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 36,979 miles

adv offside front steering tie rod slight wear in inner knuckle joint.......

adv slight leak from oil pressure switch.......

adv slight lift / wear in offside front upper suspension ball joint......

adv surface corrosion to all suspension arms.......

Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,561 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,543 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 34,519 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,484 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,148 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 31,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 30,400 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,697 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 28,366 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,455 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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G911 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 G911 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 30 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 G911 TVR registered?

G911 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is G911 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G911 TVR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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