MOT Status
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52,245 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
O/s & n/s headlight reflectors in poor condition
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 BLK is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 R451 BLK, 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 BLK registered?
R451 BLK is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 April 1998.
Is R451 BLK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R451 BLK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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