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R156 XPX

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,364 mi
Last recorded99,364 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 XPX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 99,364 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 98,086 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 94,300 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 92,710 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 89,500 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,854 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,138 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,903 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,036 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,364 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 74,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,817 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,360 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 71,323 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 71,323 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,034 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 67,260 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,232 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 67,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2007 64,338 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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R156 XPX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R156 XPX, 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

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What year was R156 XPX registered?

R156 XPX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R156 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 XPX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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