MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,858 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak radiator ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear rear hub seals seeping n/s and o/s
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
full chassis and suspension components coils springs corroded
All suspension components corroded
Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
All suspension components corroded
Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All brake discs have corrosion on surfaces
Rear hub seals seeping N/s and o/s
Under side and suspension component corrosion
All brake discs corroded
Rear hub oil seals seeping n/s and o/s
Underside of vehicle corrosion (including suspension components)
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 25% (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
All brake discs corroded
Battery light came on during test
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 19% (1.2.1 (f))
Rear hub oil seals seeping n/s and o/s
Underside of vehicle corrosion (including suspension components)
All brake discs corroded
Offside Rear Slight wheel bind
Rear Oil leak Hubs ()
Underside of vehicle corroded (including suspension components)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
All brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Slight wheel bind
Rear Oil leak Hubs ()
Underside of vehicle corroded (including suspension components)
All brake discs lipped/corroded on contact surfaces
Corrosion underside not deemed as excessive
Front tyre valves deteriorating
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All brake discs lipped/corroded on contact surfaces
Corrosion underside not deemed as excessive
Front tyre valves deteriorating
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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N287 THO is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N287 THO, 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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N287 THO is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 March 1996.
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