MOT Status
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79,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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cooling fan didnt cut in
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
cooling fan didnt cut in
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
engine oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
engine oil leak
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Clutch operation very heavy
Near side & Off side outer chassis members showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
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E8 RFG is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1999 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 44,479 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 E8 RFG, 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 27 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E8 RFG registered?
E8 RFG is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is E8 RFG safe to buy?
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