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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system to brake caliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
slight play in adjustable steering column
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Q538OOT is a 1971 Tvr Chimaera in Orange with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 Q538OOT, 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 55 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of Q538OOT?
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What year was Q538OOT registered?
Q538OOT is a 1971 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is Q538OOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for Q538OOT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Q538OOT have outstanding finance?
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