MOT Status
ValidMileage
50,768 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside parking brake recording low effort my require attention soon
parking brake efficiency just met may require attention soon
Nearside Front wiper arm pivot slightly worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front wiper arm pivot slightly worn
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicators (1.1.A.3f)
parking brake efficiency only just met
surface corrosioin to chassis tube
surface corrosion to rear brake discs
Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Play in steering rack
Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P422 BPF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 P422 BPF, 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 P422 BPF registered?
P422 BPF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 January 1997.
Is P422 BPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P422 BPF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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