MOT Status
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43,488 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
oil leak
Oil leak
Brake light switch possibly faulty
Oil leak
CHASSIS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION
number plate light seems dull
oil dampness around n/s/r hub
oil leaks
Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded
Radiator slightly deteriated
Various different oil leaks
Offside rear brake disc slightly corroded
Various oil leaks
rear discs showing signs of corrosion on inner face
various oil leaks
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake disc inner surface corroded
oil dampness around n/s/r hub
rear discs corroded and slightly pitted on inner face
various slight oil leaks
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
oil dampness around n/s/r hub
rear discs corroded and slightly pitted on inner face
various slight oil leaks
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R678 FTN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 R678 FTN, 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 R678 FTN registered?
R678 FTN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R678 FTN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R678 FTN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R678 FTN have outstanding finance?
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