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PTM 88

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,971 mi
Last recorded80,971 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTM 88
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 80,971 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 80,196 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 78,992 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 78,992 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 77,019 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,377 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 75,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 75,064 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 75,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 75,023 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure no longer prevents ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coolant leak minor coolant leak from radiator

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,584 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 74,581 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,222 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,973 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 69,150 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 67,068 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 67,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 64,769 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 63,119 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,359 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 45,943 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 39,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2006 29,171 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 29,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PTM 88 is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PTM 88, 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 PTM 88 registered?

PTM 88 is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is PTM 88 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTM 88 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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