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R113 AOW

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,702 mi
Last recorded63,702 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 AOW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 63,702 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 63,631 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 63,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

slight corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Pass 11 Dec 2019 62,575 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 62,566 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 62,400 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,766 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 61,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,035 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

catalatic convertor fitted at time of test

Pass 23 May 2013 58,351 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,192 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,719 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,410 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,300 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,203 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 31,832 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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R113 AOW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R113 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.

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What year was R113 AOW registered?

R113 AOW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R113 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 AOW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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