MOT Status
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65,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front wipers slightly smearing screen.
Front wipers slightly smearing screen.
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front and rear disc's rusty
front and rear suspension corroding
nearside rear tyre on 2mm of tread
offside rear tyre on 1.6 mm
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
front and rear disc's rusty
front rear suspension corrding
nearside rear tyre on 2mm of tread
offside rear tyre on 1.6mm of tread
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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R123 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 R123 TVR, 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 R123 TVR registered?
R123 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R123 TVR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R123 TVR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R123 TVR have outstanding finance?
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