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P503 KUD

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,161 mi
Last recorded49,161 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 KUD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,161 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 49,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 47,336 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 47,336 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 43,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 37,224 miles

advise o/s/f shock absorber signs of leakage.

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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P503 KUD is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P503 KUD, 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 P503 KUD registered?

P503 KUD is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P503 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P503 KUD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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