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R119 EOR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,649 mi
Last recorded35,649 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 EOR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 35,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 35,452 miles

Oil leak ()

cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

front registration plate damaged

nearside side repeater slightly insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,601 miles
Pass 10 May 2015 34,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 33,678 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,867 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,557 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 31,557 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,084 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,774 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,449 miles

n/s rear outer c/v gaiter split

Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,758 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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R119 EOR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R119 EOR, 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 R119 EOR registered?

R119 EOR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R119 EOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R119 EOR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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