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K90 WOW

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,824 mi
Last recorded85,824 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 WOW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 85,824 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 85,210 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 84,930 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 84,347 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 83,995 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,782 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 81,035 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 78,854 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 75,636 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)

Pass 15 May 2015 71,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2014 70,215 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,541 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 61,900 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,582 miles

13% imbalance on front service brakes

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 59,510 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 59,498 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 57,592 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,627 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 45,755 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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K90 WOW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 K90 WOW, 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

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What year was K90 WOW registered?

K90 WOW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is K90 WOW safe to buy?

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