MOT Status
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63,524 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine/steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play UJ going into bulkhead (2.2.2 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play top uj by bulkhead (2.2.2 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
parking brake only met requirement. needs adjusting or repair.
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
front and rear suspensions arms have light surface rust
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nail in offside rear tyre
oil leak
suspension components slight corrosion
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
nsf nsr +osr tyres cracking between tread
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight oil leak from rear differential
slight oil leak from steering rack
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P159 KSX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 P159 KSX, 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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What year was P159 KSX registered?
P159 KSX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 September 1996.
Is P159 KSX safe to buy?
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