MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust has slight blow at manifold on joint
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake disc surfaces corroded
nearside handbrake lever has very limited movement
steering lock not operating (engine immobiliser appears to be fitted)
various areas of corrosion to chassis
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake disc surfaces corroded
nearside handbrake lever has very limited movement
nearside wiper blade worn
power steering operation noisy
steering lock not operating (engine immobiliser appears to be fitted)
various areas of corrosion to chassis
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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R30 PJK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 R30 PJK, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R30 PJK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 October 1997.
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