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T265 EAF

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,177 mi
Last recorded136,177 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT265 EAF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 136,177 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 136,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 132,258 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 132,256 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 124,407 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 124,407 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 110,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 110,309 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2015 95,869 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,690 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,825 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,813 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,698 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,104 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,870 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,328 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,238 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,264 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 28,264 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,240 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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T265 EAF is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 44,479 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 T265 EAF, 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 27 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T265 EAF registered?

T265 EAF is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 June 1999.

Is T265 EAF safe to buy?

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