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R120 EOR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,971 mi
Last recorded84,971 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 EOR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 84,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 82,225 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 82,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2007 81,914 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 21 Aug 2006 77,695 miles

both rear inner c.v boots insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2006 77,695 miles

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

bonnet insecure

bth rear inner c,v boots perishing

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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R120 EOR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R120 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 R120 EOR registered?

R120 EOR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R120 EOR safe to buy?

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