TVR Chimaera MOT Results

Registered in 1993
81.5% pass rate
from 124 tests in 2021
(45% better than other 1993 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the TVR Chimaera is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.81% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Horn
    • 0.81% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.81% fail on Switch
    • 0.81% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.81% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.81% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 4.8% fail on Brakes
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.81% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.81% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.81% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt
          • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.81% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.81% fail on Lever
    • 0.81% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.81% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.81% fail on Brake pads
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.81% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.81% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Doors
      • 1.6% fail on Front passenger's door (6 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.81% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.81% fail on Exhaust system
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
  • 2.4% fail on Visibility
    • 0.81% fail on View to rear
      • 0.81% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.81% fail on Wipers
    • 0.81% fail on Washers
  • 1.6% fail on Suspension (85% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.81% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.81% fail on Linkage ball joints
  • 0.81% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.81% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.81% fail on Steering
    • 0.81% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.81% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.81% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.81% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.81% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.81% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.81% fail on Condition

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