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P917 FKE

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,533 mi
Last recorded64,533 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 FKE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,533 miles

Slight play in the N/S/F wheel bearing

Slight underbody/suspension component corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2020 64,526 miles

Slight play in the N/S/F wheel bearing

Slight underbody/suspension component corrosion

Various small oil leaks

Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,468 miles

slight play in the N/S/F wheel bearing

slight underbody/suspension component corrosion

various small oil leaks

wipers collide when parked

Fail 4 Mar 2019 64,468 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in the N/S/F wheel bearing

slight underbody/suspension component corrosion

various small oil leaks

wipers collide when parked

Pass 13 May 2017 64,459 miles

Minor oil leak

Slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight under body/ suspension component corrosion

Pass 13 May 2016 64,400 miles

The front brake discs are slightly corroded

The headlamp dip switch flickers ocassionally

There are minor oil leaks

There is slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

There is slight underbody component corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2015 63,801 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 63,431 miles

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Pass 3 May 2013 63,239 miles

reverse light not working.

slight oil leak from the sump area.

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 4 May 2012 63,041 miles

slight engine oil leak from the sump area.

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,285 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 62,285 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2010 61,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 59,422 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 58,220 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 58,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,014 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 53,786 miles

oil leak

power steering leak top-up fluid 1/2lt

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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P917 FKE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P917 FKE, 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 P917 FKE registered?

P917 FKE is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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