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K15 LBY

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,687 mi
Last recorded56,687 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 LBY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,687 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 56,687 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 55,308 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,481 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and unevenly

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,263 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,073 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all rear driveshaft gaiters perished

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,853 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,704 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all four rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,953 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 8 Jun 2011 52,953 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,183 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2010 52,183 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear driveshaft gaiters deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,270 miles

Both exhaust manifold gaskets leaking

N/S Rear outer driveshaft gaitor split and the others are perished.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear outter drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,548 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,023 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

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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K15 LBY is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 K15 LBY, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K15 LBY registered?

K15 LBY is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 February 1997.

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