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R92 YVP

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,224 mi
Last recorded65,224 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 YVP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 65,224 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,672 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 51,771 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 51,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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R92 YVP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R92 YVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R92 YVP?

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What year was R92 YVP registered?

R92 YVP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R92 YVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R92 YVP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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