MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,236 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
rear brake discs starting to rust on inner face
suspention arms and space frame starting to rust
front suspension wishbones corroding
1.n/s handbrake eff slightly low †2.Slight play in steering rack †3.Front brake discs rusty on edges, pads not checked †4.Front & rear suspension arms corroding †5.Chassis showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
1.n/s handbrake eff slightly low †2.Slight play in steering rack †3.Front brake discs rusty on edges, pads not checked †4.Front & rear suspension arms corroding †5.Chassis showing signs of corrosion
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 VOF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 R451 VOF, 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 R451 VOF registered?
R451 VOF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R451 VOF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R451 VOF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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