MOT Status
ValidMileage
40,800 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish.
Rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges/sidewalls.
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges/sidewalls.
Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear drive shaft boot split
Offside rear drve shaft boot split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
N/s drive shaft boots perishing.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O/s drive shaft boots split.
O/s/r brake disc corroded.
O/s/r hub carrier damp with oil.
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear differential leaking.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chassi space frame has surface rust
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R40 OMM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 R40 OMM, 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 R40 OMM?
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What year was R40 OMM registered?
R40 OMM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is R40 OMM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R40 OMM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R40 OMM have outstanding finance?
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