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TVR Chimaera MOT Results

Registered in 1996
80.6% pass rate
from 325 tests in 2021
(48% better than other 1996 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the TVR Chimaera is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.92% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.92% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.31% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Switch
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.92% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.0% fail on Brakes (64% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.92% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.62% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.31% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.62% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.31% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.31% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.31% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.31% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
    • 0.31% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.31% fail on Servos
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.31% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.31% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.92% fail on Power steering
      • 0.92% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.31% fail on Other components
        • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage
  • 2.8% fail on Suspension (77% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.92% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.62% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.31% fail on Springs
      • 0.31% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.31% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.92% fail on Body, chassis, structure (90% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Chassis
      • 0.62% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.31% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.62% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (84% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Seat belts (81% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Condition

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