MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear body mount is in poor condition (inner wheel arch)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
ALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED / THIN
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front HEAD LAMP CHIPPED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 MM (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside head lamp chipped
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front rack boot slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R103 ADX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R103 ADX, 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.
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What year was R103 ADX registered?
R103 ADX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 October 1997.
Is R103 ADX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R103 ADX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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