MOT Status
ValidMileage
59,974 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
light corosion on frame
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R8 PBJ is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
Across all 1999 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 44,479 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 R8 PBJ, 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 27 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 R8 PBJ?
You can check the full history of R8 PBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R8 PBJ registered?
R8 PBJ is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1999.
Is R8 PBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R8 PBJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R8 PBJ have outstanding finance?
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