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P2 HYS

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,554 mi
Last recorded56,554 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 HYS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,554 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,344 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres are cracking up

Pass 19 May 2012 56,126 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,512 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,975 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,815 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,584 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 41,492 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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P2 HYS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 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 P2 HYS, 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 28 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 P2 HYS registered?

P2 HYS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is P2 HYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P2 HYS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P2 HYS have outstanding finance?

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