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J5 WCD

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,599 mi
Last recorded73,599 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 WCD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,599 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,390 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,385 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,842 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,962 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 70,550 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Nov 2009 70,550 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 67,812 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 65,192 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,900 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 51,423 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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J5 WCD is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J5 WCD, 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 J5 WCD registered?

J5 WCD is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is J5 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 WCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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