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H8 XAT

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,552 mi
Last recorded82,552 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 XAT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 82,552 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,674 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,438 miles

nearside rear brake disc has corropsion

Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,817 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 65,816 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 65,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,348 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,694 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,757 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 59,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 58,080 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 56,563 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 56,562 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2006 55,316 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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H8 XAT is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H8 XAT, 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 H8 XAT registered?

H8 XAT is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is H8 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 XAT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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