MOT Status
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47,823 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rust on chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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R180 TLH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.
Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 R180 TLH, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R180 TLH registered?
R180 TLH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 October 1997.
Is R180 TLH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R180 TLH shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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