MOT Status
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31,111 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. when released (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. when released (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside wiper poor
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
all tyres cracking
all tyres starting to crack, but not showing cords
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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R41 LJF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 R41 LJF, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R41 LJF registered?
R41 LJF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R41 LJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R41 LJF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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