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L8 HBW

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,206 mi
Last recorded66,206 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 HBW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 66,206 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,361 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 59,011 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 59,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,950 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,206 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,392 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive ENGINE COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 54,020 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 52,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,730 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 52,730 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,054 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 50,285 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,381 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 48,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 48,353 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 48,353 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 47,282 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)

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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L8 HBW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 L8 HBW, 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 L8 HBW registered?

L8 HBW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is L8 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 HBW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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