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R124 EOR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,464 mi
Last recorded33,464 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 EOR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 33,464 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 32,685 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 30,664 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 30,434 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 22,984 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 21,393 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 19,787 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 19,785 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 19,611 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 17,807 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 17,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,674 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 16,619 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,330 miles

Underbody and suspension parts have been covered in underseal preventing thorough inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2012 16,321 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Underbody and suspension parts have been covered in underseal preventing thorough inspection

Pass 31 May 2011 15,473 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 15,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear both inners and outer cv gaiters split

rear disc's

Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,681 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 12,884 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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R124 EOR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R124 EOR, 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 R124 EOR registered?

R124 EOR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R124 EOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R124 EOR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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