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G3 KSH

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,969 mi
Last recorded48,969 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 KSH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 48,969 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 48,969 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel LOW EFFORT (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 48,840 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 48,570 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 48,558 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 48,546 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,504 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,454 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,182 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,770 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 46,672 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,264 miles

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)

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,039 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)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 45,200 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,704 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,807 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 38,238 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,238 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,944 miles

all rear drive shaft gaitors split

Fail 16 Apr 2008 35,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all rear drive shaft gaitors split

Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,491 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 33,491 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,230 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 28,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.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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G3 KSH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G3 KSH, 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 G3 KSH registered?

G3 KSH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is G3 KSH safe to buy?

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