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B12 VRS

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,027 mi
Last recorded25,027 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 VRS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 25,027 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 25,008 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 24,976 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 24,945 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 24,260 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 23,824 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 23,568 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,973 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,421 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,931 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,303 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 21,303 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,233 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,218 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 20,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,527 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 18,527 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2006 17,438 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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B12 VRS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc 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 B12 VRS, 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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What year was B12 VRS registered?

B12 VRS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 October 1998.

Is B12 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 VRS 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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