MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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R330 BUK is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.
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 R330 BUK, 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 R330 BUK registered?
R330 BUK is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 April 1998.
Is R330 BUK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R330 BUK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R330 BUK have outstanding finance?
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