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R688 YAU

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,833 mi
Last recorded45,833 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 YAU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,833 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 45,824 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,866 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 39,721 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 36,795 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,410 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 31,277 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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R688 YAU is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R688 YAU, 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 R688 YAU registered?

R688 YAU is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R688 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R688 YAU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R688 YAU have outstanding finance?

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