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R192 CEX

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,212 mi
Last recorded58,212 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 CEX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 58,212 miles

cracks to all four tyre side walls

Fail 3 Feb 2023 58,204 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

cracks to all four tyre side walls

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,553 miles

Rear tyres have 3mm tread remaining (225/50/16)

offside rear (outer) & nearside rear (inner) cv boots split

Fail 4 Apr 2014 57,553 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Rear tyres have 3mm tread remaining (225/50/16)

offside rear (outer) & nearside rear (inner) cv boots split

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,739 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,468 miles

Both NSR inner and outer and OSR outer CV Boots perished

Both pipes to fuel filter perished

Chassis corroded (needs re undersealing)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,772 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 49,873 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,873 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,653 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,423 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,587 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both front wishbones corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2005 38,021 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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R192 CEX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R192 CEX, 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 R192 CEX registered?

R192 CEX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R192 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R192 CEX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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