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B263 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,121 mi
Last recorded88,121 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB263 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 88,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 87,644 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight oil residue on steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2023 87,323 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 86,587 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 85,664 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 85,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 84,352 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 84,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,414 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 83,410 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 82,306 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 82,301 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing both bolts missing (3.5.1j)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2014 81,664 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 80,735 miles

Front wipers working slow but cleaning windscreen.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 80,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,900 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 78,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 76,838 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 76,838 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 76,524 miles

some corrosion on outer chassis rails

Pass 25 Jan 2007 75,339 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Feb 2006 70,273 miles

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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B263 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B263 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 B263 TVR registered?

B263 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is B263 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B263 TVR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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