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TJI 4572

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,949 mi
Last recorded54,949 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 4572
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 54,949 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,933 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,082 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 53,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering rack has slight play in steering arm joint...

Fail 13 Jul 2007 49,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering rack has slight play in steering arm joint

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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TJI 4572 is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TJI 4572, 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 TJI 4572 registered?

TJI 4572 is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is TJI 4572 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TJI 4572 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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