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R905 NDD

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,003 mi
Last recorded50,003 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 NDD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,003 miles

OS steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 13 Aug 2010 50,001 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

OS steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 9 Apr 2009 47,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,971 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both rear cv boots perished

advise surface rust to under body

Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,689 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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R905 NDD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 R905 NDD, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R905 NDD registered?

R905 NDD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R905 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R905 NDD shows 6 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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