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R108 BBK

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,099 mi
Last recorded74,099 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 BBK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 74,099 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 72,871 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 72,585 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 72,585 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 71,508 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,101 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 69,903 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,835 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 68,835 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,921 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket missing, not affecting overall security of system

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,032 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,094 miles

All 4 brake flexi cracking

All 4 rear c,v boots spliting

All suspension parts corroded

Engine oily

Front brakes corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2013 62,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

All 4 brake flexi cracking

All 4 rear c,v boots spliting

All suspension parts corroded

Engine oily

Front brakes corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 60,928 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oily

Exhaust has slight corrosion

Front brake disks corroded

Rear c.v boots cracking

Suspension components corroded all round

Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,218 miles

Nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate.

Pass 7 Jan 2010 53,116 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,646 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,081 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,595 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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R108 BBK is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R108 BBK, 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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R108 BBK is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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