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R269 TPO

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,396 mi
Last recorded27,396 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 TPO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 27,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,071 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 26,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 26,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported footwell (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure footwell (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 25,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no plate lamp dim

Pass 21 Jan 2015 24,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2013 24,311 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,999 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

condition of rear brake disc inner faces

rusting to chassis area

Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,702 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cond of both rear cv boots

rear pads low

Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,054 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,283 miles

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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R269 TPO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R269 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.

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What year was R269 TPO registered?

R269 TPO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R269 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 TPO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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