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E14 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,042 mi
Last recorded63,042 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 63,042 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 59,999 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 59,603 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 59,565 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,686 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 56,472 miles

handbrake efficiency only just met at 17%

Pass 5 Oct 2020 55,030 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,978 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,625 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 50,346 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 47,818 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,858 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 46,847 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 40,440 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 38,730 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,625 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 36,625 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 33,745 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

front number plate needs att

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall lump missing & cut

Pass 28 May 2009 28,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate needs att

o/s/f tyre inner side wall chunk missing

Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,878 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 24,688 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,688 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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E14 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E14 TVR, 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

How do I check the history of E14 TVR?

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What year was E14 TVR registered?

E14 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is E14 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E14 TVR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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