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V8 UFD

2003 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,346 mi
Last recorded32,346 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Tvr Chimaera21,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 UFD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 32,346 miles

fuel hoses are slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2021 31,184 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 31,179 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front head lamps. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 29,680 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 27,853 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,625 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 21,744 miles

O/S/F tyre slighty out of shape

Pass 14 Nov 2013 21,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 21,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,246 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 21,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,866 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 20,510 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 20,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,866 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,929 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,885 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 17,234 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

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

Pass 8 May 2006 10,682 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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V8 UFD is a 2003 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 21,710 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 V8 UFD, 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 23 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V8 UFD registered?

V8 UFD is a 2003 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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