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GBP625RWX

TVR CHIMAERA

1997 · BLUE · PETROL · 44,933 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: Not valid

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MOT History — 12 tests · 6 passed · 6 failed

FAIL13 March 2015
44,933 mi
  • FAILFront Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  • FAILBattery insecure (1.9.1)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • FAILExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
  • ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDwindscreen delamanating n/s
  • USER ENTEREDparking brake lever has little travel
PASS13 July 2013
42,072 mi
FAIL12 July 2013
42,050 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
  • FAILDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  • FAILFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  • FAILRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
  • FAILRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  • FAILRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDo/s seatbelt outer covering missing
PASS2 August 2011
40,910 mi
PASS27 July 2010
40,184 mi
FAIL27 July 2010
40,184 mi
  • PRSNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
PASS18 September 2009
40,184 mi
FAIL8 September 2009
40,184 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
  • FAILRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  • FAILNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
  • FAILOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
  • FAILNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
  • FAILOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  • FAILExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  • FAILOuter Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
  • FAILBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  • FAILNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • USER ENTEREDoiul leak at engine. gearbox inspection cover missing. corrosion to front chassis, o/s/f shock absorber and both front suspension arms.
  • USER ENTEREDbattery insecure and mounted on the passenger foot well
PASS18 September 2007
39,997 mi
FAIL7 September 2007
39,971 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  • FAILOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • FAILExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
PASS1 September 2006
31,634 mi
FAIL31 August 2006
31,634 mi
  • FAILNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
TVR
Model
CHIMAERA
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
3,952 cc
Year
1997
First registered
1997-01
MOT expiry
2014-07-12
Recorded mileage
44,933 mi

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