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B19 PJO

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,588 mi
Last recorded79,588 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 PJO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 79,588 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,181 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 78,009 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,697 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,805 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear hubs leaking

Fail 15 Mar 2014 69,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear hubs leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,010 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,562 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 67,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

coolant leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,751 miles

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

Parking brake only just meets required standard, adjustment/repair required.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 64,606 miles

slight bulge on both front flexes

Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,765 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,502 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 54,242 miles

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

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

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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B19 PJO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B19 PJO, 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 B19 PJO registered?

B19 PJO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is B19 PJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 PJO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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