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R136 XBT

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,524 mi
Last recorded34,524 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 XBT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 34,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 33,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2015 33,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,801 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s & o/s rear cv boots split

Fail 13 Jun 2013 30,522 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s & o/s rear cv boots split

Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r & o/s/r drive shaft boots deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2011 30,485 miles

advise n/s/f brake disc pitted

n/s/r & o/s/r drive shaft boots split

Pass 27 May 2010 30,485 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2010 30,485 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,491 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,350 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,244 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 18,244 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R136 XBT is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R136 XBT, 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 R136 XBT registered?

R136 XBT is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R136 XBT safe to buy?

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