MOT Status
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51,711 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front very slight play found at the road wheel whilst jacked
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside has been treated
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction visor needs to be held up (3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front very slight play found at the road wheel whilst jacked
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside has been treated
Rear Hand break efficiency readings lower than expected needs adjustment /repair
Front water pipe slightly loose (very slightly chaffing the steering joint) does not effect the steering at time of test
vehicle has been previously spray in a protective treatment on the underside
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front water pipe slightly loose (very slightly chaffing the steering joint) does not effect the steering at time of test
vehicle has been previously spray in a protective treatment on the underside
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))
Lower Steering column universal joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected bolt fouling steel water hose (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
steering column universal joint clamping bolt fouling engine component
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TVR 498X is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 TVR 498X, 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 33 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was TVR 498X registered?
TVR 498X is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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