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R121 AOW

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

41,513 mi
Last recorded41,513 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 AOW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 41,513 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 41,051 miles

Rear Note : Both rear tyres are over 10 years old

Pass 24 Oct 2023 40,734 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 39,804 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 39,315 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 38,353 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 37,916 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 37,078 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 36,337 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,113 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,221 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 32,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 32,004 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,814 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 29,705 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,473 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 20,795 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,504 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,037 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 24,182 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,725 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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R121 AOW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 R121 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R121 AOW?

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What year was R121 AOW registered?

R121 AOW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is R121 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 AOW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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