MOT Status
ValidMileage
51,026 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Several Testable Components Obscured by Under Trays
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Several Testable Components Obscured by Under Trays
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L40 RVT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L40 RVT, 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 L40 RVT?
You can check the full history of L40 RVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was L40 RVT registered?
L40 RVT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 September 1997.
Is L40 RVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for L40 RVT shows 11 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.
Does L40 RVT have outstanding finance?
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