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P40 HEW

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,835 mi
Last recorded41,835 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 HEW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 41,835 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 40,918 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 40,033 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 39,243 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 39,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 37,895 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 36,702 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 36,721 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle cut out and wouldn't start (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested vehicle cut out and wouldn't start (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 36,124 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 35,636 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 35,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil around os drive shaft

Pass 4 May 2013 34,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil around osr end

Pass 21 Apr 2012 34,130 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil around osr hub

Pass 9 Apr 2011 32,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

grease around o/s/r outer c/v joint

Pass 17 Apr 2010 31,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,977 miles

Oil leak

front & rear brake discs deteriating

no.plate lights dim

Fail 14 Jun 2008 29,955 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front & rear brake discs deteriating

no.plate lights dim

Fail 4 Jun 2007 28,619 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,619 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,043 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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P40 HEW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P40 HEW, 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 P40 HEW registered?

P40 HEW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is P40 HEW safe to buy?

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