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R123 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,118 mi
Last recorded65,118 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 65,118 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 61,222 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 61,146 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2020 61,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,121 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 61,121 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen.

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 61,121 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 60,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 59,696 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 54,663 miles

front and rear disc's rusty

front and rear suspension corroding

nearside rear tyre on 2mm of tread

offside rear tyre on 1.6 mm

Fail 19 May 2006 54,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front and rear disc's rusty

front rear suspension corrding

nearside rear tyre on 2mm of tread

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm of tread

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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R123 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R123 TVR, 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 R123 TVR registered?

R123 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R123 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 TVR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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