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M80 YOB

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,649 mi
Last recorded21,649 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 YOB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2024 21,649 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 20,844 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 18,005 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 16,424 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 15,260 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,787 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,724 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,491 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 11,566 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 10,297 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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M80 YOB is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 M80 YOB, 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 M80 YOB?

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What year was M80 YOB registered?

M80 YOB is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is M80 YOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M80 YOB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M80 YOB have outstanding finance?

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