MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all rear lights slightly dim
major engine oil leak
nearside and offside front and rear wishbone have advanced corrosion
nearside and offside front brake discs worn
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
rear differentail bushes worn
slight blows on nearside manifold could get worse
somer wear in front and rear suspension
whole chassis corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
all rear lights slightly dim
major engine oil leak
nearside and offside front and rear wishbones have advanced corrosion
nearside and offside front brake discs worn
nearside and offside front shock absorbers different
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
rear differentail bushes worn
some wear in front and rear suspension
whole chassis corroded
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
steering rack is damp with engine oil contamination
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XDZ 2155 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XDZ 2155, 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.
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What year was XDZ 2155 registered?
XDZ 2155 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 September 1997.
Is XDZ 2155 safe to buy?
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