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B4 LOT

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,229 mi
Last recorded40,229 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 LOT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 40,229 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 40,107 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 40,011 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 39,844 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 39,791 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns os upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns os upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 39,729 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 38,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,319 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 37,306 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake only just meets required efficiency

Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,169 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 35,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 34,039 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 32,192 miles

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

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

nearside chassis starting to corrode

nearside rear chassis rail corroded near seatbelt mount and body mount

Pass 19 May 2011 31,921 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE...

Fail 19 May 2011 31,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE...

Pass 14 May 2010 31,010 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,742 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 29,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,205 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,721 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,172 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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B4 LOT is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B4 LOT, 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 B4 LOT registered?

B4 LOT is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is B4 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 LOT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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