MOT Status
ValidMileage
47,666 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (pos pressure switch) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All coilovers have surface corrosion to shock absorber
Surface corrosion to rear subframe
Surface corrosion to rear suspension arms
all rear suspension arms becoming corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Chassis has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack end has slight play
Nearside Rear Hub seal slight dampness
Oil leak
Rear number plate lights working and fitted behind number plate
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Chassis has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack end has slight play
Nearside Rear Hub seal slight dampness
Oil leak
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
all front and rear suspension components becoming corroded
both rear brake discs becoming corroded
both rear inner brake pads appear low
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all brake hose ferrules corroded
both inner rear brake pads look to be wearing thin
general corrosion on underside of vehicle
offside rear brake disc corroded on inside
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all suspension arms ect have corrosion on them
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all suspension arms ect have corrosion on them
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
all suspenion components corroded
slight play in steering rack
nearside and offside rear discs pitted on inner faces
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside and offside rear discs pitted on inner faces
Corrosion on front suspension components.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hazard switch difficult to operate
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
O/S/R Tyre has a few cracks within the thread area.
Windscreen washer tubing insecure.
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P50 ASH is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 P50 ASH, 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 P50 ASH registered?
P50 ASH is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 November 1996.
Is P50 ASH safe to buy?
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