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M14 WRB

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,236 mi
Last recorded43,236 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 WRB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 43,236 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 42,761 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, Slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 42,761 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, Slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 42,652 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front upper and front lower, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 42,651 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front upper and front lower, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,496 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 42,207 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 41,232 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 41,235 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 39,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,397 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 37,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,628 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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M14 WRB is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M14 WRB, 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 M14 WRB registered?

M14 WRB is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is M14 WRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M14 WRB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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