MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,378 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)
Handbrake works but very stiff to operate
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear outer C.V boots split/detatched
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
N/S Track rod end boot split
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Protective paint peeling away on both front upper and lower suspension arms and are starting to surface corrode
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front lower wishbones corroded
rear wheel hubs keaking oil, o.s rear worse
slight engine oil leak
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R420 PBL is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 R420 PBL, 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 R420 PBL registered?
R420 PBL is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R420 PBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R420 PBL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R420 PBL have outstanding finance?
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