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P70 GEH

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,298 mi
Last recorded68,298 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 GEH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 68,298 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 66,691 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 65,400 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 63,795 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 63,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 61,777 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,609 miles

Nearside Rear Outrigger corroded

Offside Rear Outrigger corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,563 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,253 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,341 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 50,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 50,272 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 50,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2011 49,373 miles

Oil leak

oil leaks as mentioned above are from engine and rear differential

Pass 25 May 2010 45,233 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 45,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,564 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 45,563 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,889 miles

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)

n/s/front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 8 May 2007 38,828 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 33,750 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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P70 GEH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P70 GEH, 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 P70 GEH registered?

P70 GEH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is P70 GEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P70 GEH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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