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C13 VOR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Turquoise Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,546 mi
Last recorded69,546 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 VOR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 69,546 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 68,472 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,038 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 65,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

live lead from starter motor insulation melted off.

Fail 1 Jun 2023 65,859 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

live lead from starter motor insulation melted off.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 65,248 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 62,501 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 60,954 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 59,689 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 57,115 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 54,054 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 51,421 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,702 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 48,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,258 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 46,890 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 45,884 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,032 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 43,913 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 42,014 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 40,681 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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C13 VOR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Turquoise with a 4,546cc 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 C13 VOR, 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 C13 VOR registered?

C13 VOR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is C13 VOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 VOR 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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