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H17 JRE

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,199 mi
Last recorded32,199 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 JRE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,199 miles

all suspension arms and joints , brake calipers very rusty in places

camber out on o/s front suspension

complete chasis very rusty in places

o/s front tyre getting low on inner edge

surface rust on front and rear brake discs due to being parked up

Fail 28 Jul 2009 32,199 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

all suspension arms and joints , brake calipers very rusty in places

camber out on o/s front suspension

complete chasis very rusty in places

o/s front tyre getting low on inner edge

surface rust on front and rear brake discs due to being parked up

Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,647 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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H17 JRE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 H17 JRE, 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 H17 JRE registered?

H17 JRE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is H17 JRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 JRE shows 3 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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