MOT Status
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30,902 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Surface corrosion to all suspension wishbones
Front suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Slight wear in all front suspension wishbone bushes
Surface corrosion to chassis outriggers
All suspension wishbones corroding
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight corrosion to both front upper wishbones
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhust manifold (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhust manifold (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both front Tyres have slight cracking and will need attention in the near future
Both rear Tyres have slight cracking and will need attention in the near future
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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K157 RJC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Multi-colour with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 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 K157 RJC, 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 K157 RJC registered?
K157 RJC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is K157 RJC safe to buy?
The MOT history for K157 RJC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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