MOT Status
ValidMileage
61,068 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged Rears (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft seal leaking oil
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both valve stems perished (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached securing not loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft seal leaking oil
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both valve stems perished (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
wahers poor
Front wipers poor
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated poor (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rack boot damp (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight engine and rear diff oil leak.
Front both wipers poor
slight engine and rear diff oil leak.
General corrosion noted to chassis
Heavy application of underseal on outriggers preventing full visual inpection of structure
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front tyre has perished and cracked within tread area. Unable to see reinforcing cords.
Oil leak numerous ()
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear rubber exhaust hanger split and deteriorated. Exhaust system secure
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
General corrosion noted to chassis
Heavy application of underseal on outriggers preventing full visual inpection of structure
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front tyre has perished and cracked within tread area. Unable to see reinforcing cords.
Oil leak numerous ()
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear rubber exhaust hanger split and deteriorated. Exhaust system secure
Offside Front tyre perishing
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both rear hubs damp
centre rear exhaust mount split
engine oil leak
general corrosion starting underneath
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front tyre perishing
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear hubs damp
centre rear exhaust mount split
engine oil leak
general corrosion starting underneath
Oil leak
slight play in ns steering rack
all brake discs corroded
fuel hose under bonnet very cracked
n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres on limet and cracked between treads
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked between treads
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f o/s/r tyres worn on edges
rear discs corroded
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
wet day
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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R208 HWV is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 R208 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.
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What year was R208 HWV registered?
R208 HWV is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 March 1998.
Is R208 HWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R208 HWV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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