MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both rear tyres on approx 5mm
rear tyres wearing low
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R98 EAN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 R98 EAN, 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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How do I check the history of R98 EAN?
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What year was R98 EAN registered?
R98 EAN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R98 EAN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R98 EAN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R98 EAN have outstanding finance?
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