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G587 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,431 mi
Last recorded47,431 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG587 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 47,431 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 47,062 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 45,925 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 44,795 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 43,017 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 41,058 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,360 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,848 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,638 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,855 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,400 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 33,780 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,106 miles

Rear offside outer c.v gaiter deteriorated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 29,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 29,970 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,314 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,807 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,296 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,570 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,570 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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G587 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc 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 G587 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

How do I check the history of G587 TVR?

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What year was G587 TVR registered?

G587 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is G587 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G587 TVR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G587 TVR have outstanding finance?

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