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P642 HND

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

3,477 mi
Last recorded3,477 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 HND
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 3,477 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 3,477 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 May 2009 3,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 2,259 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 1,371 miles

NS steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 25 May 2006 809 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

General underside surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2005 222 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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P642 HND is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P642 HND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P642 HND registered?

P642 HND is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P642 HND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P642 HND shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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