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M17 GLE

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,959 mi
Last recorded39,959 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 GLE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 39,959 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 39,697 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 39,495 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,758 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 38,733 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,636 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

park just over minimum reading

Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

park brake low reading

Pass 21 Nov 2014 37,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres soft

Pass 21 Nov 2013 36,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 35,396 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,257 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 33,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,814 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,026 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 25,081 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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M17 GLE is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M17 GLE, 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 M17 GLE registered?

M17 GLE is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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