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R112 XPX

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,575 mi
Last recorded55,575 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 XPX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 55,575 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 52,726 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from n/s rear wheel bearing area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,658 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 51,846 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 51,665 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 51,662 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,261 miles

parking brake only just meet limit 16 percent

Fail 20 Jul 2020 51,261 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

parking brake only just meet limit 16 percent

Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,192 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 49,787 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,048 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 49,048 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 48,182 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,407 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,604 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 42,575 miles

13% imbalance on front service brakes

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 42,572 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

13% imbalance on front service brakes

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 41,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 41,014 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 40,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre perised

Pass 12 May 2009 39,366 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,016 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,269 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,520 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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R112 XPX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R112 XPX, 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

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What year was R112 XPX registered?

R112 XPX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R112 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 XPX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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