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E3 ADR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,898 mi
Last recorded45,898 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 ADR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 45,898 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 45,890 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 45,734 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 45,737 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 45,660 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

repair made to o/s/f steel brake pipe bracket

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2022 45,555 miles

Chassis corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak from both suspension hubs

Pass 24 Sep 2021 45,444 miles

Offside Front steel to flexi brake pipe temp repair

o/s door mirror loose

Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,159 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

slight play developing in steering

Pass 6 Oct 2019 44,795 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 44,316 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

tyre valves cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2017 43,740 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres valves cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2017 43,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 42,884 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,238 miles

oil leak from engine

slight play developing o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,054 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 41,825 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 41,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 39,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,461 miles

nearside rear inner and outer gaitors split.

offside rear outer gaitor split.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 39,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear inner and outer gaitors split.

offside rear outer gaitor split.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,435 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,200 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,045 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,030 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 35,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 32,157 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E3 ADR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E3 ADR, 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.

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What year was E3 ADR registered?

E3 ADR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is E3 ADR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 ADR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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