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R651 OAD

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,963 mi
Last recorded16,963 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 OAD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 16,963 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f/inner body is cracked and had repair done to it

Fail 13 Dec 2010 16,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f iner floor bolt missing

o/s/f inner body is cracked and pulling away from inner wing

Pass 19 Jul 2008 16,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,038 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 15,613 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 14,354 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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R651 OAD is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R651 OAD, 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 R651 OAD registered?

R651 OAD is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R651 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R651 OAD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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