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Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
chassis corroded all over surface corrosion
general surface corrosion underside and suspension parts of vehicle
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
chassis corroded fairly badly in places.
front and rear suspension arms corroded .
off side fornt tyre worn near to limit and cracked to limit in tread.
off side front brake hose in poor conditoin at lower ferral.
off side rear light lens cracked.
front upper and lower suspension arms are corroding badly ini places.
off side front chassis rail )(outer )corroded.
off side front tyre cracking badly in treads.
rear brake disk inner faces are corroded near limit.
rear suspension is corroded slightly.
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
front upper and lower suspension arms are corroding badly ini places.
off side front chassis rail )(outer )corroded.
off side front tyre cracking badly in treads.
rear brake disk inner faces are corroded near limit.
rear suspension is corroded slightly.
Both front and rear brake disc inner faces are in poor condition.
Corrosion to verious parts of the chassis frame and to suspension arms.
Heavey corrosion to offside front upper suspension arm at inner rear bush area.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Screw in nearside front tyre and is leaking air.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front and rear brake disc inner faces are in poor condition.
Both front tyres are starting to slpit and crack on tread.
Corrosion to verious parts of the chassis frame and to suspension arms.
Heavey corrosion to offside front upper suspension arm at inner rear bush area.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Screw in nearside front tyre and is leaking air.
Both front tyres are worn low on egdes. ( nearside is worst)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front and rear brake discs slight corrosion to inner and outer faces
near side front tyre worn slightly inside edge
slight /moderate surface corrosion to most suspension components perticularly around front lower ball joints
slight damage to rear offside of vehicle (lamp lens damaged)
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P668 APK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P668 APK, 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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P668 APK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 February 1997.
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