MOT Status
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68,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underbody surface corrosion
all brake discs going rusty on inner face
surface rust on chassis
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
suspension rusty
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
suspension going rusty
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
suspension going rusty
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion in under side of vehicle
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
under side corroded
rear suspension rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion in chassis
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K4 YEL is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 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 K4 YEL, 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 K4 YEL registered?
K4 YEL is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is K4 YEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for K4 YEL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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