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K9 RCA

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,704 mi
Last recorded37,704 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 RCA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,704 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 37,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

All coil springs corroding

Brake discs corroding

Nearside front upper and lower suspension arms slight corrossion

Nearside rear hub damp

Oil leak

Parking brake effort low

Rear differential damp

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,485 miles

Both headlamp aims on minimum

Front suspension arms and coil springs corroding

Nearside front track rod end inner gaiter split but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside inner steering rack joints have play

Nearside rear brake hose perished

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has heavy cracking to tread area

Rear brake pads close to limit

Rear tyres close to limit

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface corrossion to chassis

nearside front tyre has cracking to tread area

Pass 11 Aug 2012 36,455 miles

all roadsprings corroded

brake pipe to offside front flexy hose slightly kinked

front number plate smaller than standard

front tyres close to excessively perished

nearside steering rack gaiter in poor condition

rear inner brake pads worn out

Pass 1 Jul 2011 35,939 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,997 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,786 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,413 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 32,355 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and differential oil leaks.

Pass 16 Dec 2005 31,701 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 31,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number plate small!

oil leaks from engine sump and rear differential

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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K9 RCA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 K9 RCA, 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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K9 RCA is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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