MOT Status
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63,144 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion evident on o/s/f chassis rail
Handbrake operation stiff
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Slight bind n/s/f brake
Handbrake operation stiff
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate
o/s/f Chassis rail corroded
Front Chassis Tubes/Rails corroded
Front brake hoses run very close to front suspension arms
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Washers a bit weak
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Chassis Tubes/Rails corroded
Front brake hoses run very close to front suspension arms
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Washers a bit weak
Front brake hoses run very close to wishbones
Rear number plate deteriorated
o/s/f chassis rail corroded
o/s/f chassis rail section corroded
Light scratching visible on windscreen
Offside Front chassis rail has surface rust
Fuel cap seal worn/condition poor
Minor stonechips in windscreen
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
o/s/f chassis rail corroded
Fuel cap seal worn/condition poor
Minor stonechips in windscreen
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
o/s/f chassis rail corroded
Handbrake operation stiff
advanced corrosion evident on chassis rails and tubes especially n/s/r outer frame
fuel cap seal in poor condition
slight play in steering column bushes
smell of fuel inside car
rusty rear coil springs
surface rust on most chassis and suspension
handbrake operation stiff
surface rust on chassis
corrosion evident on chassis
fluctuation evident on n/s/f brake disc
handbrake requires a lot of effort
slight fluctuation on rear brake discs
slight scratch & minor chips in windscreen
starter motor power terminal close to chassis tube
steering column universal joint corroded
wiper arms worn
advanced corrosion on chassis outriggers
all coil springs corroded
corrosion evident on chassis rails
front tyres worn low - rear tyres low on inner edges
fuel hose clips rusty
light scratches in wind screen
slight judder on front brakes
all coil springs corroded
brake hose ferrules corroded
light scratches in windscreen
n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit
o/s/f tyre worn close to wearbar
rear tyres worn on inner edges
surface rust on chassis/suspension parts
brake hose & pipe unions corroded
corrosion evident on front hubs, calipers & steering arms
corrosion on rear chassis & anti-roll bar components
front coil springs rusty
n/s/f tyre wearing low
o/s/f chassis & upper suspension arm rusty
outriggers rusty
rear tyres worn on inner edges
scratches on screen
steering column UJ's corroded
advanced corrosion on all outriggers
advanced corrosion on o/s/f chassis rail
all brake pipe/hose ferrules corroded
both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges
corrosion evident on all steering & suspension components under body.
front coil springs rusty.
surface scratches on wind screen
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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R225 HWO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R225 HWO, 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 R225 HWO registered?
R225 HWO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R225 HWO safe to buy?
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