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MDG 616

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,683 mi
Last recorded27,683 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDG 616
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 27,683 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,509 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,194 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 26,380 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all 4 brake discs corroded

nearside front wiper slightly smearing

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2014 23,492 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all 4 brake discs corroded

nearside front wiper slightly smearing

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 17 May 2013 22,625 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 22,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 22,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 22,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,157 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 21,157 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,585 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,763 miles

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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MDG 616 is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1995 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,913 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 MDG 616, 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 31 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MDG 616 registered?

MDG 616 is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is MDG 616 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MDG 616 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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