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M11 LTP

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

56,259 mi
Last recorded56,259 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 LTP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 56,259 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 56,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 55,934 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 55,501 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside / upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 54,810 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 54,802 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 54,252 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer nearside and offside cv boot loose

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,845 miles

CHASSIS AND OUTRIGGERS CORRODED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES HAVE EDGE WEAR

Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,317 miles

WIPER ARMS WORN

Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,713 miles

wiper arms very worn

wipers poor

Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,271 miles

Offside Rear Outer cv gaitor insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,684 miles

offside rear outer cv gaitor insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2015 51,684 miles

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

offside rear outer cv gaitor insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2014 51,161 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,161 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,620 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 50,620 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,025 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 50,025 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear sus very rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,659 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 48,921 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 48,901 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,584 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 45,584 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,161 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear metal fuel pipe badly corroded

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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M11 LTP is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M11 LTP, 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 M11 LTP registered?

M11 LTP is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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