MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,533 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Slight play in the N/S/F wheel bearing
Slight underbody/suspension component corrosion
Slight play in the N/S/F wheel bearing
Slight underbody/suspension component corrosion
Various small oil leaks
slight play in the N/S/F wheel bearing
slight underbody/suspension component corrosion
various small oil leaks
wipers collide when parked
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
Minor oil leak
Slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing
Slight under body/ suspension component corrosion
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
slight engine and gearbox oil leaks.
reverse light not working.
slight oil leak from the sump area.
slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing.
slight engine oil leak from the sump area.
slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P917 FKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P917 FKE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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