MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
adv slight play in o/s front wheel bearing
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
chassis rusty
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R277 TPO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R277 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 R277 TPO registered?
R277 TPO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R277 TPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R277 TPO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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