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B13 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,788 mi
Last recorded49,788 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 49,788 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 49,407 miles

Front Chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2024 49,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Lower floor has horizontal crack near the frames mounting point(glass fiber)

Pass 3 Dec 2020 49,084 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 48,255 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,764 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 47,180 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 46,030 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 46,023 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,436 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,420 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,858 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 41,889 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 41,889 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,455 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 39,610 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 39,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake lever on off side rear caliper not returning fully

near side rear shock starting to leak

off side rear inner c.v.boot split

off side rear outer c.v.boot cracked

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 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 B13 TVR, 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

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What year was B13 TVR registered?

B13 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is B13 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 TVR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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