MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Outriggers starting to corrode
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R228 BBY is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 R228 BBY, 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 R228 BBY registered?
R228 BBY is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 March 1998.
Is R228 BBY safe to buy?
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