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TVR CHIMAERA

1997 · BLUE · PETROL · 81,938 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: Not valid

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MOT History — 17 tests · 13 passed · 4 failed

PASS14 December 2023
81,938 mi
PASS3 February 2022
81,669 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASS22 May 2017
81,235 mi
FAIL18 May 2017
81,233 mi
  • FAILWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
  • FAILLower Steering pivot point has excessive play one nearest rack (2.2.B.1g)
  • FAILOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • FAILOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.4.G.4e)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)
  • FAILRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  • FAILNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
  • FAILOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
PASS23 March 2016
79,616 mi
PASS27 April 2015
78,999 mi
FAIL23 March 2015
78,999 mi
  • FAILRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
  • FAILPower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
  • FAILNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  • FAILOffside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
  • FAILOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  • USER ENTEREDrear discs corroded
PASS8 April 2014
77,108 mi
FAIL25 March 2014
77,088 mi
PASS29 March 2013
76,000 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDN/S & O/S Rubber Engine mounts showing wear
PASS16 January 2012
72,506 mi
  • ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  • USER ENTEREDboth rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface
  • USER ENTEREDboth front tyres wearing on inner edges
  • USER ENTEREDoffside rear tyre wearing
PASS30 June 2010
70,000 mi
  • USER ENTEREDhandbrake needs att,on min standard 16%
PASS15 July 2009
69,671 mi
FAIL9 July 2009
69,601 mi
PASS16 June 2008
60,022 mi
PASS16 June 2007
50,352 mi
  • USER ENTEREDN/S/F rack gaitor perished
  • USER ENTEREDOut rigger plates corrosion rear
  • USER ENTEREDRear wheel bearing oil leaks
  • USER ENTEREDHandbrake low on performance
PASS10 June 2006
42,245 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
TVR
Model
CHIMAERA
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
3,952 cc
Year
1997
First registered
1997-03
MOT expiry
2024-12-13
Recorded mileage
81,938 mi

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