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R101 AOW

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,965 mi
Last recorded49,965 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 AOW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 49,965 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 49,787 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,087 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 45,309 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 34,919 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 34,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel lines slightly chaffing on each other around rear of chassis

offside and nearside rear hub seals leaking

offside headlamp beam pattern weak

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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R101 AOW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R101 AOW, 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 R101 AOW?

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What year was R101 AOW registered?

R101 AOW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is R101 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 AOW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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