MOT Status
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87,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake discs worn and corroded
General underside corrosion .
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti roll bar bushes perished and subframe bushes perished
Both rear rear tyres and n/s/f tyre worn low on tread
Front brake discs worn and corroded
Slight play in steering nearside
Slight underside corrosion
slight engine oil leaks
Anti roll bar bushes perished and subframe bushes perished
Both rear rear tyres and n/s/f tyre worn low on tread
Front brake discs worn and corroded
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight play in steering nearside
Slight underside corrosion
slight engine oil leaks
Exhaust rubber mounts perished but still supporting the exhaust system
anti roll bar bushes perished
slight underside corrosion
All brake discs corroded
All suspension components corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Several engine oil leaks
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Both (2.2.D.2d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
General underside corrosion
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight corrosion to brake hose ferrules
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P359 JTR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 P359 JTR, 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 P359 JTR registered?
P359 JTR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 October 1996.
Is P359 JTR safe to buy?
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