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91,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety red fluid from gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no image (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested no image (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyre sidewalls perrished
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper blades (8.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing outer (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked outer (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyre sidewalls perrished
All tyres starting to perish.
Corrosion starting around body mounting points.
Most steering brake and suspension components corroding.
Wiper blades starting to split.
Headlamp beam images poor.
Most steering brake and suspension components corroded,some apear in very poor condition.
Service brake effort lower than expected.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Headlamp beam images poor.
Most steering brake and suspension components corroded,some apear in very poor condition.
Service brake effort lower than expected.
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside front tyre sidewalls cracking not reaching ply/cords
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside front tyre sidewalls cracking not reaching ply/cords
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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GIL 7740 is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 GIL 7740, 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.
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What year was GIL 7740 registered?
GIL 7740 is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 December 1995.
Is GIL 7740 safe to buy?
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