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B2 GTJ

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,254 mi
Last recorded58,254 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 GTJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 58,254 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 58,164 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 57,964 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 57,368 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 56,752 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 55,783 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 54,962 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,701 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,697 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,478 miles

oil leak(s)on engine

possible play/wear in n/s/r driveshaft outer c.v joint

Fail 22 Jun 2015 51,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 23 Jun 2014 49,163 miles

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

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,374 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,716 miles

play in wiper linkage

Fail 25 Jun 2012 45,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in wiper linkage

Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,450 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,782 miles

outer sections of space frame corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2009 37,959 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,548 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 32,353 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,770 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 GTJ is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GTJ, 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 B2 GTJ registered?

B2 GTJ is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is B2 GTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 GTJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B2 GTJ have outstanding finance?

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