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R70 RCS

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,643 mi
Last recorded60,643 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 RCS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 60,643 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,389 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,632 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap corking starting to split

slight corrosion on frame all round

Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,413 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,765 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,309 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 54,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 54,104 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 53,800 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 53,800 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 May 2009 53,300 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 52,686 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 51,787 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 50,538 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 50,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside rear cv boot insicure

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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R70 RCS is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R70 RCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R70 RCS?

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What year was R70 RCS registered?

R70 RCS is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R70 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 RCS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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