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Y422 OWC

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,006 mi
Last recorded30,006 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY422 OWC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,006 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,201 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 27,673 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 27,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 21 Mar 2015 27,119 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 26,849 miles

Offside front wiper split on edges.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,690 miles

Offside front tyre worn low on inside edge.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,170 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 26,130 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 25,497 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,736 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,231 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 22,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 20,900 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,885 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,806 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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Y422 OWC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y422 OWC, 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 Y422 OWC registered?

Y422 OWC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is Y422 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y422 OWC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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