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V348 EFR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

29,601 mi
Last recorded29,601 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 EFR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 29,601 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 29,434 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 29,434 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 28,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,402 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 27,181 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 26,164 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 26,051 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 25,212 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 24,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 23,771 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 22,561 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 21,718 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 21,378 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 20,454 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,068 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 17,553 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 16,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 14,820 miles

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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V348 EFR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V348 EFR, 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 V348 EFR registered?

V348 EFR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V348 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V348 EFR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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