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P835 AFJ

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Gold Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,074 mi
Last recorded65,074 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 AFJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,074 miles

Coolant leak

park brake poor, but best can get!

side & headlamp & fog lamp switches fitted wrong way around!

Fail 8 Aug 2013 65,074 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

side & headlamp & fog lamp switches fitted wrong way around!

parking brake not working! does not hold vehicle!

Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,165 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 60,032 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 58,378 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 58,372 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 May 2006 57,350 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 57,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P835 AFJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Gold with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P835 AFJ, 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 P835 AFJ?

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What year was P835 AFJ registered?

P835 AFJ is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P835 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P835 AFJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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