MOT Status
ValidMileage
39,979 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 start corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion starting to all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
handbrake only just reaches min. efficiency.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
advise both rear outer cv boots cracking
advise both steering rack boots cracking
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R459 FCW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 R459 FCW, 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 R459 FCW registered?
R459 FCW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 April 1998.
Is R459 FCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R459 FCW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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