MOT Status
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49,047 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out riggers (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R285 UFJ is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R285 UFJ, 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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How do I check the history of R285 UFJ?
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What year was R285 UFJ registered?
R285 UFJ is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R285 UFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R285 UFJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R285 UFJ have outstanding finance?
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