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R118 AOW

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,087 mi
Last recorded54,087 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 AOW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,087 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,028 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 54,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 53,883 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,485 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,014 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,819 miles

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

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

front and rear registration plates may not be legible

offside front headlamp lens cracked and requires attention

Pass 25 Feb 2009 52,577 miles

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

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

offside front headlamp has crack

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,313 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,850 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 50,936 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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R118 AOW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R118 AOW, 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

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What year was R118 AOW registered?

R118 AOW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R118 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 AOW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R118 AOW have outstanding finance?

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