MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,771 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear tyre 3mm
Registration plate lights dim but illuminate rear registration plate
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Oil leak
main brake efficiency 58%
near side rear wheel bearing hub damp
off side rear wheel bearing hub damp
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
near side rear wheel bearing hub damp
off side rear wheel bearing hub damp
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Oil leak
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
o/s/f tyre starting to wear on iner edge
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number plate cracked
o/s/f tyre starting to wear on iner edge
Advise both rear tyre on 2-3mm
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P543 SBJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P543 SBJ, 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 P543 SBJ registered?
P543 SBJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 April 1997.
Is P543 SBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P543 SBJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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