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R40 RNH

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,130 mi
Last recorded39,130 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 RNH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 39,130 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 38,474 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 36,992 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2009 36,385 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf brake disc has a no of very small hairline cracks in it

Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,051 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 28,361 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 28,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside and offside front brake discs - inner braking surface starting to pit and corrode

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play oin steering column assembly

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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R40 RNH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R40 RNH, 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 R40 RNH registered?

R40 RNH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R40 RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 RNH shows 8 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 R40 RNH have outstanding finance?

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