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R12 MJR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,013 mi
Last recorded65,013 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 MJR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,013 miles

Both rear driveshafts inner boots insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,992 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,611 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 62,218 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 62,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 62,196 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 MJR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R12 MJR, 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 MJR registered?

R12 MJR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R12 MJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R12 MJR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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