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G14 OGE

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,790 mi
Last recorded51,790 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 OGE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 51,790 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 44,947 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 39,368 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 36,325 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 36,293 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 35,726 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,831 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the nsr wheel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 33,650 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 31,841 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 31,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear hub seal is leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,444 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 25,004 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 24,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2016 20,594 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 20,497 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 19,757 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 19,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 17,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,952 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 15,787 miles

offside door mirror cracked slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2010 15,787 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,652 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 11,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G14 OGE 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 69.6%.

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 G14 OGE, 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 G14 OGE registered?

G14 OGE is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is G14 OGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G14 OGE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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