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R13 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,801 mi
Last recorded46,801 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 46,801 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Both sides - Rear hub/bearing seals leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2021 46,637 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 46,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 45,636 miles

Front tyre's wearing on inner edge's

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,443 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 45,443 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear inner and outer cv boots split

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,062 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 42,309 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,141 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,105 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 40,984 miles

both front wiper blades starting to streak/smear

Fail 1 Mar 2010 40,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front wiper blades starting to streak/smear

Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 34,419 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 32,379 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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R13 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R13 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 R13 TVR registered?

R13 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R13 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 TVR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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