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348 RU

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,187 mi
Last recorded50,187 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration348 RU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 50,187 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 47,887 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 46,445 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 44,562 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 41,227 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 39,528 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,850 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 34,600 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 33,495 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,814 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,577 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 29,252 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 26,680 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 25,550 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 25,048 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 21,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 20,365 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 19,201 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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348 RU is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 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 348 RU, 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 28 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 348 RU?

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What year was 348 RU registered?

348 RU is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is 348 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 348 RU shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 348 RU have outstanding finance?

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