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P733 MRK

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

66,420 mi
Last recorded66,420 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP733 MRK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 66,420 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 65,648 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 64,821 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 63,288 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 62,318 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,482 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,337 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,926 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,108 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,451 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,736 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,327 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,757 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 33,907 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 33,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,851 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 25,896 miles

all brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 9 Feb 2006 18,668 miles

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

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s/front tyre outer wall

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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P733 MRK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P733 MRK, 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 P733 MRK registered?

P733 MRK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P733 MRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P733 MRK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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