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P904 CAY

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

28,931 mi
Last recorded28,931 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 CAY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 28,931 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 20,000 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 19,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 20,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres perishing on edge of tread and sidewalls

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2014 20,800 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

rear tyes low tread

Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,000 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewalls cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,530 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 20,500 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,556 miles

Inner faces on both rear discs corroided

Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,500 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 20,000 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 20,000 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 20,000 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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P904 CAY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P904 CAY, 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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What year was P904 CAY registered?

P904 CAY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P904 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P904 CAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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