MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,660 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
chip in screen
oil leak
chip in windscreen offside
corrosion to all brake hose ferrules
offside and nearside seat belts slow to retract
slight corrosion to all chassis and suspension components
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear suspension upper wishbone to hub bush is showing signs of previous movement but none detected during test. Seats have been fitted using standard size washers under the securing nuts.As this is a fibreglass body,wider washers should
Oil leak
continued..should be used.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear suspension upper wishbone to hub bush is showing signs of previous movement but none detected during test. Seats have been fitted using standard size washers under the securing nuts.As this is a fibreglass body,wider washers should
Oil leak
continued..should be used.
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P617 APH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 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 P617 APH, 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 P617 APH registered?
P617 APH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 April 1997.
Is P617 APH safe to buy?
The MOT history for P617 APH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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