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R207 HWV

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,533 mi
Last recorded33,533 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 HWV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,533 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,020 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

baffles loose in silencer

drive shaft gaiters split

r/h rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

baffles loose in silencer

Pass 12 Sep 2005 24,565 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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R207 HWV is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R207 HWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R207 HWV registered?

R207 HWV is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R207 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 HWV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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