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OUI 5686

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,443 mi
Last recorded39,443 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 5686
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 39,443 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 38,585 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 37,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 36,786 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 35,842 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 34,846 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 33,827 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 32,366 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 31,370 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 30,317 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 30,096 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 29,010 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 27,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer c.v gaiter detoriated

Pass 1 Nov 2013 25,225 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,218 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,144 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,097 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,010 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

Nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

Offside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,810 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,747 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,589 miles

Offside front brake hose badly perished .

Offside rear outer CV boot badly perished .

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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OUI 5686 is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OUI 5686, 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

How do I check the history of OUI 5686?

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What year was OUI 5686 registered?

OUI 5686 is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is OUI 5686 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 5686 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OUI 5686 have outstanding finance?

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