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R11 YPE

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,651 mi
Last recorded65,651 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 YPE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 65,651 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 65,648 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,525 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,426 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,176 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,781 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 64,501 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 62,095 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,880 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,176 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 54,137 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R11 YPE is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc 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 R11 YPE, 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 R11 YPE registered?

R11 YPE is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R11 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 YPE 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.

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