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P893 DCW

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,213 mi
Last recorded72,213 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 DCW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 72,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 71,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 71,881 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 71,849 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 71,671 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 70,699 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 70,510 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 70,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,636 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 68,409 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Nov 2006 67,053 miles

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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P893 DCW 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 90.9%.

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 P893 DCW, 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 P893 DCW registered?

P893 DCW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P893 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P893 DCW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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