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P165 KSX

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,838 mi
Last recorded48,838 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 KSX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 48,838 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 48,832 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Aug 2017 48,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,126 miles

parking brake effort on limit

Pass 28 May 2014 46,892 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 46,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 46,365 miles

Slight damage to O/S/F, Seat belt

Fail 21 Dec 2012 46,358 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Slight damage to O/S/F, Seat belt

Fail 31 May 2012 46,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Fuel breather pipe at front fire damaged under wheel arch on NSF

Rear number plate damaged

Slight damage to OSF Seat belt

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,706 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,052 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 44,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 41,781 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 41,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 41,270 miles

chassis corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2007 41,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,778 miles

Power steering slight leak

Suspension components some corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2006 40,778 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Power steering rack damp

Suspension components some corrosion

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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P165 KSX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P165 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 P165 KSX registered?

P165 KSX is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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