MOT Status
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64,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central engine and gearbox weeping oil
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Rear both drive shaft cv joint area weeping oil
Rear Emissions unable to be completed co% too high lambda % too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
Central engine and gearbox weeping oil
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Rear both drive shaft cv joint area weeping oil
Front Engine oil weeping
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Both rear hubs weeping at rear if hub assemblys
Rear Reverse lights inop
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working None working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Engine oil weeping
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Both rear hubs weeping at rear if hub assemblys
Rear Reverse lights inop
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear outer cv boot split
offside rear inner cv boot split
offsider rear outer cv boot perrished
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
nsr outter driveshaft gaitor slightly perrished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V8 RDP is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 2000 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 39,031 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 V8 RDP, 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 26 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was V8 RDP registered?
V8 RDP is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 January 2000.
Is V8 RDP safe to buy?
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