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B8 POM

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,972 mi
Last recorded60,972 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 POM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 60,972 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 60,164 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 59,258 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 59,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 58,403 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 55,912 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 54,643 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,145 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 49,340 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 49,223 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 48,940 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,685 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 48,440 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,523 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,718 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 37,328 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 28,852 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 28,852 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 26,781 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 26,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 24,572 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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B8 POM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B8 POM, 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 B8 POM registered?

B8 POM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is B8 POM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 POM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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