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S86 RNX

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,374 mi
Last recorded24,374 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 RNX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 24,374 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,362 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,361 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 24,356 miles

advice under body corrosion to chassis

Pass 4 May 2016 24,103 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all top and bottom arms (2.4.G.1)

chassis badly corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 24,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advice chassis corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 24,040 miles

advice chassis corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,950 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 23,850 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 23,796 miles

advice under body corrosion

Fail 9 May 2011 23,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 23,743 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,612 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 23,495 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,341 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,210 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 23,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S86 RNX is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 S86 RNX, 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

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What year was S86 RNX registered?

S86 RNX is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S86 RNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S86 RNX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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