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R108 KGJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,368 mi
Last recorded60,368 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 KGJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,368 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 60,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,056 miles

rear disks worn both rear inner cv boots split osf top swivel has some play

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,724 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,708 miles

Lower steering bearing noisy

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight damage to o/s/f lower wishbone

Fail 7 Jul 2009 59,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Lower steering bearing noisy

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight damage to o/s/f lower wishbone

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,671 miles

Handbrake adjustment required

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 59,445 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 59,222 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 59,206 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R108 KGJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R108 KGJ, 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 R108 KGJ registered?

R108 KGJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R108 KGJ safe to buy?

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