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B13 GAH

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,386 mi
Last recorded44,386 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 GAH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 44,386 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 44,374 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 44,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 42,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,224 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 31,739 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 31,343 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2009 27,950 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,387 miles

Slight corrosion on both front lower wishbones.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 16,475 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 11,045 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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B13 GAH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B13 GAH, 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 B13 GAH registered?

B13 GAH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B13 GAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 GAH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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