MOT Status
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60,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside, outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
parking brake effort only just passes.advise attention
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
oil leak at both rear axle outer drive joints
rubber fuel hoses starting to perish
slight wear in both rear link pin bushes and both "d" bushes
view to some metal brake pipes obscured
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both top suspension joint boots starting to perish
oil leak at both rear axle outer drive joints
rubber fuel hoses starting to perish
slight wear in both rear link pin bushes and both "d" bushes
surface corrosion on both front lower suspension arms and slight corrosion to both upper arms
view to some metal brake pipes obscured
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
roughness in steering wheel
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y917 UMR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.
Across all 2001 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 38,789 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 Y917 UMR, 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 25 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Y917 UMR registered?
Y917 UMR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y917 UMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y917 UMR shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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