MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,265 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front tyres worn inner edges
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R23 BEN is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green 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 R23 BEN, 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 R23 BEN registered?
R23 BEN is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 January 1998.
Is R23 BEN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R23 BEN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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