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P649 AWU

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,051 mi
Last recorded66,051 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP649 AWU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 66,051 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 66,051 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 65,813 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 65,623 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 65,319 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 64,533 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,151 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 64,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 63,652 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,963 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,687 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 59,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2007 53,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 52,746 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 52,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P649 AWU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P649 AWU, 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

How do I check the history of P649 AWU?

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What year was P649 AWU registered?

P649 AWU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P649 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P649 AWU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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