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G9 BUD

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,697 mi
Last recorded60,697 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 BUD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,697 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 60,694 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 57,994 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 57,994 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,901 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 57,620 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,122 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 57,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 55,527 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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G9 BUD is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G9 BUD, 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.

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What year was G9 BUD registered?

G9 BUD is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is G9 BUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 BUD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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