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H8 RNM

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,666 mi
Last recorded72,666 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 RNM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 72,666 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 72,505 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 72,252 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 71,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 71,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,924 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 69,922 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 65,438 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 63,201 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 61,939 miles

screen cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2017 61,935 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

screen cracked

Pass 23 May 2016 60,621 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 59,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2014 58,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,698 miles

Fuel supply hose within engine bay slightly chaffing

Handbrake "on" tell tale not illuminating when handbrake is applied

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2012 56,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 May 2012 56,350 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both outer Rear C.V gaiters showing signs of deterioration

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Off side rear inner C.V gaiter no longer preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 May 2011 55,223 miles

Slight corrosion to o/s/f suspension arm.

Fail 11 May 2011 55,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight corrosion to o/s/f suspension arm.

Pass 7 May 2010 53,770 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 52,533 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 52,524 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2008 50,650 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 50,646 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 49,119 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 47,729 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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H8 RNM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H8 RNM, 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 H8 RNM registered?

H8 RNM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H8 RNM safe to buy?

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