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B2 DKL

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,615 mi
Last recorded25,615 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 DKL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 25,615 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 25,408 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 25,122 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 24,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 24,685 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 24,582 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 24,543 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 24,535 miles

Offside Inner Power steering component leaking steering rack seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 23,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,214 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,726 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,653 miles

Oil leak

both front coners of chassie frame slightly corroded

front tyres worn uneven across tread pattern

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,383 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 21,383 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,995 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,287 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 19,725 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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B2 DKL is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green 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 B2 DKL, 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 B2 DKL registered?

B2 DKL is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is B2 DKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 DKL 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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