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P971 VTY

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,965 mi
Last recorded51,965 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 VTY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,965 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 51,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,275 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,227 miles

near side bonnet hinge broken

Fail 5 Aug 2008 50,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

near side bonnet hinge broken

Pass 8 Jun 2007 48,024 miles

both front and both rear brake discs corroded

off side front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 31 Jul 2006 45,360 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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P971 VTY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P971 VTY, 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 P971 VTY registered?

P971 VTY is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 November 1996.

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