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R12 APR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,008 mi
Last recorded59,008 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 APR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,008 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,941 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,896 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,895 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,683 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,541 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,440 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,140 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 57,946 miles

Both Driveshaft gaitors starting to crack

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,385 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,542 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 53,772 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 51,089 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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R12 APR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R12 APR, 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 R12 APR registered?

R12 APR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R12 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 APR shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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