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R467 FCW

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,876 mi
Last recorded19,876 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 FCW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 19,876 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 19,868 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,859 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 19,859 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,803 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 19,781 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 19,759 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 19,728 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,478 miles

slight noise o/s/front bearing

corrosion to chassis and suspension.not holed

Pass 4 May 2011 17,616 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all suspention components very rusty.not holed

chassis very rusty.not holed

rear discs corroded on inside

slight noise o/s/f bearing

Pass 12 May 2010 17,411 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 16,107 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,097 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 14,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Feb 2006 13,220 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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R467 FCW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R467 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 R467 FCW registered?

R467 FCW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R467 FCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R467 FCW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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