G8PTB
Year1997
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power-
G8PTBreport date: 2024-04-29      
UK

TVR BASE

General information

Make TVR
Model CHIMAERA BASE
Colour Orange
Year of manufacture 1997
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Engine capacity 3.952 cc
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Petrol
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2022-01-22
Pictures 22
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-02-17
MOT pass rate
79 %
MOT passed 19
Failed MOT tests 5
Total advice items 21
Total items failed 33
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MOT #24 2024-04-08 12:21
MOT test number 156685575350
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advice
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Fail
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Fail
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Fail
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fail
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))
MOT #23 2023-02-18 09:46
MOT test number 625994414129
Result Passed
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MOT #22 2022-01-28 16:38
MOT test number 576426991777
Result Passed
MOT #21 2021-06-10 13:44
MOT test number 269014902269
Result Passed
MOT #20 2020-05-18 11:41
MOT test number 472180084350
Result Passed
MOT #19 2019-04-25 10:33
MOT test number 709555644704
Result Passed
MOT #18 2018-04-06 14:26
MOT test number 277009348721
Result Passed
MOT #17 2017-04-28 13:38
MOT test number 105359779550
Result Passed
MOT #16 2016-04-21 14:20
MOT test number 367220672092
Result Passed
MOT #15 2015-01-13 11:21
MOT test number 808423115080
Result Passed
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MOT #14 2014-06-13 09:03
MOT test number 419344864102
Result Passed
MOT #13 2014-06-12 13:31
MOT test number 446783664174
Result Failed
Notice
Both frount brake carrers have locking nuts that downt thred in too nilock
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Notice
N/s frount tyre has split in sidewall
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Notice
Oil leak
MOT #12 2013-07-02 11:58
MOT test number 226103483467
Result Passed
MOT #11 2012-08-13 16:57
MOT test number 416746622279
Result Passed
MOT #10 2012-04-11 17:14
MOT test number 359112902112
Result Passed
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MOT #9 2011-02-10 09:56
MOT test number 386411841031
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #8 2009-08-29 08:38
MOT test number 113311349275
Result Passed
MOT #7 2008-08-28 22:40
MOT test number 280881448298
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Slight corrosion to headlamp n/s/f
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Chassis undersealed
MOT #6 2008-02-25 08:41
MOT test number 973026058099
Result Passed
Notice
Both front suspension lower arms corroding - reguire attention in near future
Notice
Front brake discs corroding
Notice
Oil leaks on engine
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MOT #5 2008-02-13 14:54
MOT test number 243104948032
Result Failed
Fail
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Notice
Front & rear brake discs rusting
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Notice
Oil leaks on engine
Fail
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Notice
Both front suspension lower arms corroding - reguire attention in near future
Fail
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Fail
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
MOT #4 2007-01-30 15:40
MOT test number 401170237023
Result Passed
MOT #3 2007-01-27 12:14
MOT test number 202617727013
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Notice
1 brake pads not checked †2 brake discs starting to wear †3 front bottom bottom arms rusting †4 nearside front inner rim slight damage †5 nearside rear shocker starting leak
Fail
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
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MOT #2 2006-01-27 15:34
MOT test number 690017026072
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-01-26 12:06
MOT test number 471746726024
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advice
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Fail
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 February 2025
MOT Expired: 17 February 2024
Tax status 1 February 2025
Days left 277
MOT expiry date 17 February 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 26
First mileage registration 1997-04-16
Last registration 2024-04-08
Complete history See info
Registration #1 1997-04-16 9 mi
Registration #2 2006-01-26 41.870 mi
Registration #3 2006-01-27 41.870 mi
Registration #4 2007-01-27 48.841 mi
Registration #5 2007-01-30 48.841 mi
Registration #6 2008-02-13 54.761 mi
Registration #7 2008-02-25 54.761 mi
Registration #8 2008-08-28 57.068 mi
Registration #9 2009-08-29 58.945 mi
Registration #10 2011-02-10 59.245 mi
Registration #11 2012-04-11 61.459 mi
Registration #12 2012-08-13 62.133 mi
Registration #13 2013-07-02 64.544 mi
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Additional information

Number of axles 2
Engine number 37A40P5189

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