MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,067 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
oil leak
Aux belt worn.
Front number plate damaged.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Handbrake lever stiff to operate
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Handbrake lever stiff to operate
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YDM 278 is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 YDM 278, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of YDM 278?
You can check the full history of YDM 278 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YDM 278 registered?
YDM 278 is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 October 1996.
Is YDM 278 safe to buy?
The MOT history for YDM 278 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YDM 278 have outstanding finance?
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