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P4 BOV

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,755 mi
Last recorded42,755 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 BOV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tires perished

n/s/r outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2012 42,507 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,656 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 37,735 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 34,892 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,892 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,228 miles

slight corrosion to both front wish bone arms

Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,621 miles

off side rear drive shaft outer cv boot clip loose and inner clip missing

Fail 24 Oct 2006 32,621 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

off side rear drive shaft outer cv boot clip loose and inner clip missing

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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P4 BOV is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P4 BOV, 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.

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What year was P4 BOV registered?

P4 BOV is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is P4 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 BOV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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