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A15 OHC

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,112 mi
Last recorded48,112 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 OHC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 48,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 47,983 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 47,715 miles

tested wet

Pass 2 Apr 2022 47,682 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 47,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,036 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,922 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,673 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,008 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2012 43,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,127 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,610 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 39,999 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,999 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,176 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 37,142 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,302 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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A15 OHC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A15 OHC, 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 A15 OHC?

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What year was A15 OHC registered?

A15 OHC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is A15 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 OHC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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