MOT Status
ValidMileage
73,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
offside rear tyre worn to legal limit
offside wiper blade poor
remover mirror hanger [drivers view law]
FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT SUGGEST EMMEDIATE RENEWAL
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K5 NUK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 K5 NUK, 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 K5 NUK registered?
K5 NUK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 May 1997.
Is K5 NUK safe to buy?
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