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P933 CPR

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,449 mi
Last recorded68,449 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP933 CPR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,449 miles

4x tyers cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2016 68,435 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

4x tyers cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,866 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,153 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 66,153 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,990 miles

n/s/r side light slightly dim

slight power steering fliud leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 65,072 miles

n/s/r side light slightly dim

slight power steering leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,050 miles

both rear tyres tread getting very low 2mm

n/s wiper blade slightly split

n/s/r side light slight

slight power steering fliud leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,061 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 59,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f tyre tread starting to get low

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,352 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,577 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 46,577 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,667 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,226 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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P933 CPR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P933 CPR, 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 P933 CPR registered?

P933 CPR is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P933 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P933 CPR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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