MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,601 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Perishing to both front tyres
Slight oil leak from rear hub seals
Slight perishing to engine bay fuel pipe.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly oil leaks
Offside rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly oil leaks
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly oil leaks
Offside rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly oil leaks
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Both rear tyres tread depth nearing wear indicator bars
front indicator bulbs faded in colour
various minor oil leaks
Oil leak
engine oil on minimum mark
front spolier damaged
slight oil leak from offside rear hub assembly
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R451 BBK is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R451 BBK, 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 R451 BBK registered?
R451 BBK is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 February 1998.
Is R451 BBK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R451 BBK 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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