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A8 VRN

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,438 mi
Last recorded46,438 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VRN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 46,438 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body components have slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2024 46,089 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 45,361 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 44,365 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive signs of leak on power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 43,897 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,124 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Cv boot split

Pass 19 Jul 2017 42,735 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,714 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,532 miles

off side front indicator is secured with bungee cord

Fail 3 Jul 2014 39,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear hub seals are weeping slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2014 39,503 miles

rear hub seals are weeping slightly

Pass 2 May 2012 37,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,444 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 36,444 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 35,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

Fail 12 May 2009 35,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

Pass 12 May 2008 33,428 miles

All rear drive shaft boots badly perished

Both headlamp aims on upper limit

N/S/F steering rack gaitor slightly split

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Scratches on windsrceen inc stonechip

Pass 2 May 2007 31,636 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F floor becoming weak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 May 2006 31,545 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2006 31,545 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A8 VRN is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 VRN, 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 A8 VRN?

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What year was A8 VRN registered?

A8 VRN is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is A8 VRN safe to buy?

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