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8818 TW

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,004 mi
Last recorded61,004 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8818 TW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 61,004 miles

Offside Front Lower slight pay in lower column bush in bulkhead

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play on lower column shaft (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 59,408 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 57,634 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 57,584 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 54,388 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 52,732 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,560 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 49,802 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,540 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,932 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake warning light inop

Fail 9 Apr 2018 46,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake warning light inop

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,924 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,893 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,398 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 43,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2014 42,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,901 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,437 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 35,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 May 2011 35,116 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2011 34,939 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,267 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,413 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 31,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,456 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,031 miles

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

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 17 Jan 2006 22,411 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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8818 TW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 8818 TW, 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.

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8818 TW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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