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G11 PEB

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,976 mi
Last recorded84,976 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 PEB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 84,976 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 84,547 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both drive shaft/hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 84,132 miles

Offside Rear Outer cv boot perished

handbrake effort on the 16% limit

oil around rear hubs

oil leak around engine oil filter area and underside generally

Pass 28 Feb 2023 84,023 miles

Offside Rear Outer cv boot perished

handbrake efficacy on the limit

oil around rear hubs

oil leak around engine oil filter area and underside generally

Pass 22 Feb 2022 83,954 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 83,792 miles

oil leak

power steering leak from nearside (limited vision due to boot )

Pass 2 May 2019 83,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer cv boot perished

handbrake outer cables slightly damaged (internal condition and operation of cables unknown)

oil around rear hubs

oil leaks generally

Pass 3 May 2018 83,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft boot perished

Rear handbrake cable outer casings damaged (internal condition of cables unknown but overall operation sufficient at time of test

Rear hub carriers oily?

underside oily

Pass 3 May 2017 82,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside wiper smeary

under engine oily

Pass 7 May 2016 82,839 miles

handbrake effiency on the limit

oil around rear hubs ?

oil leaks

slight rumble from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,355 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 81,754 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight noise when rotating steering wheel

Pass 4 May 2013 81,342 miles

Oil leak

front tyres low on inner edges.

oil leak around rear axle area.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 81,020 miles

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

parking brake slightly stiff in operation

wear to both front tyres on inner edges 2.8mm 2.5mm

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,730 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,998 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and offside front tyres getting low on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,614 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,363 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 74,612 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 73,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 73,135 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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G11 PEB is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 G11 PEB, 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 G11 PEB registered?

G11 PEB is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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