MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear axle oil leak
signs of oil leak
chassis starting to corrode
o/s/rear brake slight binding
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
chassis starting to corrode
oil leaks
rear axle oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all suspension arms corroded
oil leaks
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
oil leaks
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ns wiper split but clearing screen
washer pipe leaking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P812 VWX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 P812 VWX, 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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How do I check the history of P812 VWX?
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What year was P812 VWX registered?
P812 VWX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 March 1997.
Is P812 VWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P812 VWX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P812 VWX have outstanding finance?
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