MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,316 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system union weeping under pressure. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
reverse light not working (vehicle registered/ first use before 2009)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise tyre sidewalls have surface cracking
fuel hose clips corroded
seat belt webbing both sides very slight fraying to edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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R345 BAU is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 R345 BAU, 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 R345 BAU registered?
R345 BAU is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 January 1998.
Is R345 BAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R345 BAU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R345 BAU have outstanding finance?
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