MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust noisy very (7.1.4)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front number plate
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Small crack in o/s headlight lens not affecting beam pattern.
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
refer to vt32 issued with vt30
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers door mirror poor condition
small split in n/s/f tyre outter sidewall
under bonnet fuel hoses perished
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R149 XPX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 R149 XPX, 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 R149 XPX registered?
R149 XPX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 March 1998.
Is R149 XPX safe to buy?
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