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XDZ 2155

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,181 mi
Last recorded121,181 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDZ 2155
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 121,181 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 120,328 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 110,690 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 110,689 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 106,025 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 106,025 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 100,008 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 100,006 miles

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.

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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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.

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