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R120 AOW

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,519 mi
Last recorded46,519 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 AOW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 46,519 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 46,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 46,383 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 46,185 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,100 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 46,100 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,849 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,693 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 45,245 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 44,944 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 19,246 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,193 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,014 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,585 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 37,582 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

top diff bush perished

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,054 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 26,018 miles

oil leak

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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R120 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 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 R120 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 R120 AOW registered?

R120 AOW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R120 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 AOW shows 18 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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