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R262 TPO

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,828 mi
Last recorded13,828 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 TPO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 13,828 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,020 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 10,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 10,310 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 10,190 miles

Chassis & suspension arms corroding

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 9,822 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 8,724 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight power steering leak from rack

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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R262 TPO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R262 TPO, 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

How do I check the history of R262 TPO?

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What year was R262 TPO registered?

R262 TPO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R262 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R262 TPO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R262 TPO have outstanding finance?

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