MOT Status
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75,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
both outer chassis rails corroding
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside outer chassis rail corroded
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside outer chassis rail corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P16 TPM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 P16 TPM, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P16 TPM registered?
P16 TPM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 March 1997.
Is P16 TPM safe to buy?
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