MOT Status
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68,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear hub has slight seepage of oil
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear hub slight seepage of oil
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear hub slight seepage of oil
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre section very close to worn to wear limits on tread depth. (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R10 LLY is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 R10 LLY, 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.
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What year was R10 LLY registered?
R10 LLY is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 November 1998.
Is R10 LLY safe to buy?
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