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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak ()
both rear coil springs corroded
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Oil leak ()
both rear coil springs corroded
Front discs worn
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front discs worn
Front tyres worn on inner edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Front discs in poor condition on inner faces
Front suspension componants rusting
O/side front brake hose is braded type, n/side is normal type
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front discs in poor condition on inner faces
Front suspension componants rusting
O/side front brake hose is braded type, n/side is normal type
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack
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)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front discs corroded & in poor condition
swlight play in o/s rack
various under body surface corrosion
Oil leak
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
slight damage to nearside roadwheel
slight lift in steering rack inner joint,(offside).
surface corrosion to chassis.
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M601 BLC is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 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 M601 BLC, 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 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M601 BLC registered?
M601 BLC is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 September 1994.
Is M601 BLC safe to buy?
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