MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
wear nearside track rod
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 215 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
o/s/f flexible brake hose twisted
rear brake pads appear low
slight leak from power steering rack
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P331 DBV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 P331 DBV, 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 P331 DBV registered?
P331 DBV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 February 1997.
Is P331 DBV safe to buy?
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