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OSK 1V

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,951 mi
Last recorded44,951 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSK 1V
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 44,951 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 44,951 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 44,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 44,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 43,961 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 43,166 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 43,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 43,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres have age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 43,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres have age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 45,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 43,054 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 41,860 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 41,187 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 40,360 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 40,360 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,199 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,412 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,075 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,033 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 36,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 34,734 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 34,153 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,613 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 31,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,335 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,699 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,345 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 25,341 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front 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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OSK 1V is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OSK 1V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OSK 1V registered?

OSK 1V is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is OSK 1V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSK 1V shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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