MOT Status
ValidMileage
39,945 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Chassis and suspension arms rusting.
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
n/s rear inner drive shaft boot insecure
o/s rear outer drive shaft boot split
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear no plate slightly loose
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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SBZ 140 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 SBZ 140, 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 SBZ 140?
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What year was SBZ 140 registered?
SBZ 140 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 November 1997.
Is SBZ 140 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SBZ 140 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SBZ 140 have outstanding finance?
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