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K50 JER

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,614 mi
Last recorded42,614 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 JER
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,614 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,548 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,261 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,674 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,468 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,567 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 37,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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.

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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K50 JER is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K50 JER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K50 JER?

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What year was K50 JER registered?

K50 JER is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 July 1996.

Is K50 JER safe to buy?

The MOT history for K50 JER shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K50 JER have outstanding finance?

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