MOT Status
ValidMileage
72,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER BRAKING FACES.
OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALLJOINT SHOWING LIFT.
OFFSIDE FRONT UPPER BALLJOINT DUST COVER PERISHED.
OFFSIDE TRACK-ROD END SHOWING LIFT.
PARK-BRAKE RESULTS CLOSE TO LIMIT.
REAR REGISTRATION PLATE FADED.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion to chassis and subframes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to chassis on untreated parts
diff weeping
o/s and n/s rear hub's weeping
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
N/S FRONT TYRE PERISHING AND GETTING LOW
O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW AND TYRE PERISHING , JUST PASSABLE
REAR TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT AND JUST PASSABLE
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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7020 SM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 7020 SM, 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 28 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 7020 SM registered?
7020 SM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 October 1998.
Is 7020 SM safe to buy?
The MOT history for 7020 SM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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