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R118 XPX

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,812 mi
Last recorded78,812 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 XPX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,812 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,607 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 76,157 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 74,517 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,273 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 74,271 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 74,222 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 73,825 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 73,151 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 72,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 69,594 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 67,458 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 65,062 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,843 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,962 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,346 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,137 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 55,539 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 55,532 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,986 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R118 XPX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R118 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.

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What year was R118 XPX registered?

R118 XPX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R118 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 XPX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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