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J90 RBN

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,452 mi
Last recorded62,452 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 RBN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2014 62,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 62,452 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,305 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 59,647 miles

hand brake low effort

Pass 1 Aug 2006 56,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 44,556 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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J90 RBN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J90 RBN, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J90 RBN?

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What year was J90 RBN registered?

J90 RBN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J90 RBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 RBN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J90 RBN have outstanding finance?

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