MOT Status
ValidMileage
36,059 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
n/s/r inner driveshaft boot split
n/s/r outer drivshaft boot cracked
o/s/r drivshaft inner cv boot cracked
o/s/r drivshaft outer cv boot split
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R45 TOK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 R45 TOK, 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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How do I check the history of R45 TOK?
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What year was R45 TOK registered?
R45 TOK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R45 TOK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R45 TOK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R45 TOK have outstanding finance?
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