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R208 FNW

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,148 mi
Last recorded60,148 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 FNW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,000 miles

the front and rear outriggers and body mounts are corroded and will require repairing soon

the n/s door release has an intermitant fault but worked at the time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2008 54,180 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 54,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both N/S/R & O/S/R outer c.v gaiter split & deteriorated O/S/F Tyre shows signs of age deterioration

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,128 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 54,127 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

N/S flexy brake hose touching top suspension wishbone on lock.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades show signs of deterioration.N/S/F tyre wearing close to tread indicators.

Pass 7 Jul 2005 53,847 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 53,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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R208 FNW is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R208 FNW, 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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What year was R208 FNW registered?

R208 FNW is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R208 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 FNW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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