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GBT257ALR

TVR CHIMAERA

1999 · BLUE · PETROL · 54,734 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: Not valid

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MOT History — 16 tests · 14 passed · 2 failed

PASS25 July 2023
54,734 mi
PASS16 January 2020
54,724 mi
PASS26 April 2018
54,666 mi
PASS3 April 2017
53,838 mi
PASS4 August 2015
53,265 mi
PASS5 August 2014
53,118 mi
PASS12 July 2013
52,182 mi
PASS17 July 2012
51,152 mi
PASS18 July 2011
49,093 mi
PASS12 February 2010
47,956 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
PASS12 February 2009
45,264 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
FAIL12 February 2009
45,263 mi
PASS16 January 2008
41,098 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDn/s/r shock absorber plastic bush split but does not have excessive movement
PASS16 February 2007
40,190 mi
FAIL13 February 2007
40,189 mi
  • FAILNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • 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)
  • FAILExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • USER ENTEREDOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
  • USER ENTEREDNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
  • USER ENTEREDBOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH INSIDE EDGES
PASS19 January 2006
36,303 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
TVR
Model
CHIMAERA
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
3,952 cc
Year
1999
First registered
1999-06
MOT expiry
2024-07-24
Recorded mileage
54,734 mi

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