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P674 APK

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,850 mi
Last recorded62,850 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 APK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 62,850 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,720 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 60,776 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 60,776 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,199 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 571,170 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,625 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,208 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,572 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 50,564 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2007 47,878 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 45,219 miles

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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P674 APK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P674 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 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 P674 APK?

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What year was P674 APK registered?

P674 APK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P674 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P674 APK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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