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P683 TUG

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

37,322 mi
Last recorded37,322 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 TUG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2017 37,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front full/high beam only working constantly when dip beam is on

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,753 miles

oil leak(s) on engine & differential

slight play in n/s track rod end ball joint

slight play in steering rack n/s inner joint

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,776 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

rear brake discs starting to rust on inner face

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,687 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 35,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 33,601 miles

front tyres worn down on inner edges - o/s very close to minimum legal requirments

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

slight play in steering rack (n/s)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 33,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn down on inner edges - o/s very close to minimum legal requirments

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

slight play in steering rack (n/s)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 30,517 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,517 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2007 26,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

oil leaks on engine & transmission

Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,302 miles

oil leaks on engine & transmission

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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P683 TUG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P683 TUG, 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.

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What year was P683 TUG registered?

P683 TUG is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P683 TUG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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