MOT Results

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TVR Chimaera MOT Results

Registered in 1997
85.4% pass rate
from 418 tests in 2021
(61% better than other 1997 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the TVR Chimaera is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.96% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.72% fail on Horn
      • 0.24% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.48% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.48% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.24% fail on Switch
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (47% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.24% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes (71% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (57% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt
          • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.72% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.48% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.48% fail on Lever
    • 0.48% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 1.7% fail on Suspension (87% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Springs
      • 0.48% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.48% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.48% fail on Suspension arms (86% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.48% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 1.4% fail on Steering
    • 0.96% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.96% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.48% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.48% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.96% fail on Body, chassis, structure (90% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Chassis
      • 0.24% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.24% fail on Transmission
      • 0.24% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.24% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.24% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
  • 0.48% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (10 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Speedometer (10 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
  • 0.24% fail on Tyres
    • 0.24% fail on Tread depth

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