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LLZ 450

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,294 mi
Last recorded36,294 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLZ 450
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 36,294 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 36,164 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 36,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both rear brake hubs show signs of an oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 35,987 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 35,168 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 35,055 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 35,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,112 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,127 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,124 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 32,908 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,653 miles

o/s and n/s rear drive shaft gaiters split and in poor condition

Fail 4 May 2012 32,216 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear driveshafts inner and outer cv gaitors split and in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2012 32,216 miles

o/s and n/s rear driveshafts inner and outer cv gaitors split and in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,000 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 32,000 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,928 miles

o/s and n/s rear driveshaft gaiters split

suspension and chassis components heavily corroded

Fail 30 May 2009 29,928 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s and n/s rear driveshaft gaiters split

suspension and chassis components heavily corroded

Pass 17 May 2008 28,830 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,594 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 27,594 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

All chassis members heavily corroded

Front disc inner facings in poor condition

O/s & n/s rear driveshaft gaiters starting to split

O/s & n/s rear inner disc pads worn to limit

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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LLZ 450 is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,546cc 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 LLZ 450, 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 LLZ 450 registered?

LLZ 450 is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is LLZ 450 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LLZ 450 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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