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OSV 491

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,950 mi
Last recorded43,950 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSV 491
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,950 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 43,933 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,121 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,767 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 40,736 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 39,210 miles

rear number plate may not pass future legislation(honey-comb background)

Pass 22 May 2007 38,976 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 38,388 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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OSV 491 is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OSV 491, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OSV 491 registered?

OSV 491 is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is OSV 491 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSV 491 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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