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R111 GJH

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,375 mi
Last recorded62,375 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 GJH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2024 62,375 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength do not drive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 61,700 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 61,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chassis corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,706 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 60,413 miles

handbrake lever stiff / performance just passed

Pass 19 Jul 2014 60,267 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 56,730 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,533 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 50,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 42,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 42,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 30,190 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 31,496 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 29,759 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 27,599 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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R111 GJH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R111 GJH, 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 R111 GJH registered?

R111 GJH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R111 GJH safe to buy?

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