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D7 VEV

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,405 mi
Last recorded79,405 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 VEV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 79,405 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 78,914 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,091 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,290 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 75,535 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,511 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 73,107 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,108 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 71,904 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 71,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,750 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,555 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 71,232 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,232 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,529 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,079 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,918 miles

Corrosion to n/s/f outrigger.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 68,918 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Corrosion to n/s/f outrigger.

Writing fault on o/s headlamp.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,493 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 61,492 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,264 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 59,968 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 59,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,469 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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D7 VEV is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D7 VEV, 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 D7 VEV registered?

D7 VEV is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is D7 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 VEV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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