MOT Status
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99,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Chassis condition showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
power steering fluid leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
nearside front tyre is low on edges
offside front tyre is low on inner edge
slight play in nearside of steering
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
both front brake discs are pitted
nearside front tyre is low on edges
offside front tyre is low on inner edge
slight play in nearside of steering
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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R748 PKS is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 R748 PKS, 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 R748 PKS registered?
R748 PKS is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R748 PKS safe to buy?
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