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Q538OOT

1971 Tvr Chimaera

Orange Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,871 mi
Last recorded45,871 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ538OOT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2024 45,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 45,751 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 45,742 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 45,484 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,380 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 45,370 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 45,157 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2013 44,408 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 44,163 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 44,157 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2011 43,001 miles

slight play in adjustable steering column

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,856 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 42,835 miles

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.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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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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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.

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