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B200 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,453 mi
Last recorded43,453 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB200 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 43,453 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 41,625 miles

underside of vehicle and all chassis and suspension components wax oiled

Pass 2 Nov 2020 41,453 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,192 miles

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

Rear both hub seals slight seepage

Rear diff slight seepage

Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,597 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,398 miles

Paintwork damage nsf wing and front panel

Fail 10 Aug 2016 38,398 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working wiring problem (1.3.2b)

Paintwork damage nsf wing and front panel

Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,669 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,637 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear inner cv gaiter deteriorated

offside rear outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,790 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 34,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,351 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,589 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,637 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,573 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,366 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,859 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 28,358 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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B200 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue 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 B200 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.

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What year was B200 TVR registered?

B200 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B200 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B200 TVR 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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