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E735 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,956 mi
Last recorded70,956 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE735 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 70,956 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 70,626 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,589 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 69,199 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 68,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 66,062 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 64,944 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,016 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,975 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,226 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 59,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,767 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,407 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,345 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,437 miles

slight oil leak

some under body surface corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,319 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,174 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 3 Feb 2010 42,227 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,163 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,259 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 32,293 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 28,294 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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E735 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 E735 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

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What year was E735 TVR registered?

E735 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E735 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E735 TVR shows 22 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 E735 TVR have outstanding finance?

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