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M17 VRX

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,716 mi
Last recorded49,716 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 VRX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 49,716 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 49,715 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,151 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 41,782 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 39,313 miles

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

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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M17 VRX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M17 VRX, 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

How do I check the history of M17 VRX?

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What year was M17 VRX registered?

M17 VRX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 September 1998.

Is M17 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 VRX 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 M17 VRX have outstanding finance?

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