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K666 OBY

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,661 mi
Last recorded50,661 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK666 OBY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 47,242 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 42,391 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,592 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 37,811 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K666 OBY is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K666 OBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K666 OBY registered?

K666 OBY is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is K666 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K666 OBY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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