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Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage LOWER OF PUMP (2.1.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside rear anti roll bar linkage mounting repaired
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear near side anti roll bar linkage mounting bracket question repair
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
general corrosion on front + rear suspension components
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
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R40 SEW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 SEW, 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 SEW registered?
R40 SEW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 October 1998.
Is R40 SEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R40 SEW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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