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B23 PMR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,281 mi
Last recorded71,281 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 PMR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 71,281 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 70,356 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 69,027 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 68,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 68,265 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 68,265 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure rubbing on driveshaft (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,068 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 67,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,990 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,199 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 64,396 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,139 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,494 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,203 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,707 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 58,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,585 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 56,582 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,288 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 56,286 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,784 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 54,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,562 miles

Both headlight reflector lens slightly faded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,300 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,508 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,325 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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B23 PMR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 B23 PMR, 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 B23 PMR registered?

B23 PMR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B23 PMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 PMR shows 27 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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