MOT Status
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76,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chrome coming off inside headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside of engine oily--chassis and steering rack area
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack/pipes area (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
chassis corroding in places
nearside front out rigger by passenger rear seat mounting, heavily corroded
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
chassis frame very rusty
cut in offside rear tyre tread
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
all front suspension arms rusty
body frame rusty
body frame rusty
both front tyres wearing outer edges
all 4 tyres rough tread
o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges
o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
adv corrosion around suspension arms and joints †adv rear hub seals damp
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R420 VDV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R420 VDV, 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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R420 VDV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 August 1997.
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