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P5 FBS

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,928 mi
Last recorded49,928 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 FBS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 49,928 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,921 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 47,869 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,167 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 45,801 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 45,076 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 44,574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,442 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,715 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,615 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 39,627 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,139 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,755 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 34,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 32,002 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,021 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 27,333 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 26,102 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 24,731 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 23,309 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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P5 FBS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P5 FBS, 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 P5 FBS?

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What year was P5 FBS registered?

P5 FBS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is P5 FBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 FBS shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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