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D23 RGR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,897 mi
Last recorded52,897 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 RGR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 52,897 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 52,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 52,722 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 52,439 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 51,440 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,508 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear drive shaft gaiters perished

Pass 19 Oct 2018 50,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,598 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,490 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 46,044 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,343 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,471 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,308 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,268 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,990 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 33,266 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,543 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,937 miles

all rear drive shaft gaiters split

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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D23 RGR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D23 RGR, 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 D23 RGR registered?

D23 RGR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is D23 RGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 RGR shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D23 RGR have outstanding finance?

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