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L3 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,728 mi
Last recorded59,728 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 59,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 59,292 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 59,142 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 58,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valve stems cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,629 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,338 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,099 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 58,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 57,017 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 57,017 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 55,373 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 55,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 53,846 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 53,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 52,948 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,207 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,127 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 51,533 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 50,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 47,832 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,215 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,165 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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L3 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L3 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 L3 TVR?

You can check the full history of L3 TVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L3 TVR registered?

L3 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is L3 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 TVR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L3 TVR have outstanding finance?

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