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P12 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,845 mi
Last recorded56,845 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 56,845 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 56,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 55,759 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 53,527 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 51,605 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 50,012 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 48,371 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 May 2011 45,512 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 42,685 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,994 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,623 miles

number plate light is working behind number plate.may not fully illuminate in dark.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,623 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 39,623 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,567 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 39,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 37,634 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 37,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate lamps behind no plate?

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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P12 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P12 TVR, 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 P12 TVR registered?

P12 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is P12 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 TVR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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