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L43 TEG

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,802 mi
Last recorded49,802 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL43 TEG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 49,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 49,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 49,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 49,503 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 49,419 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 49,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 49,323 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 49,017 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,810 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,443 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 48,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,157 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,826 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,561 miles

wiper do not park

Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,008 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,495 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 40,259 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,732 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 39,732 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 38,777 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 36,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 35,021 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

oil leak

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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L43 TEG is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L43 TEG, 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 L43 TEG registered?

L43 TEG is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is L43 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L43 TEG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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