MOT Status
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79,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Wiper motor lazy.
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Small engine oil leak
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
O/S front tyre worn on inside edge
Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
O/S front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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P856 YEU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 P856 YEU, 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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P856 YEU is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 December 1996.
Is P856 YEU safe to buy?
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