MOT Status
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46,801 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both sides - Rear hub/bearing seals leaking
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front tyre's wearing on inner edge's
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear inner and outer cv boots split
both front wiper blades starting to streak/smear
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
both front wiper blades starting to streak/smear
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R13 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R13 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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How do I check the history of R13 TVR?
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What year was R13 TVR registered?
R13 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R13 TVR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R13 TVR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R13 TVR have outstanding finance?
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