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R15 SPS

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,527 mi
Last recorded20,527 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 SPS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 20,527 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 20,524 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 20,524 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper blades do not park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 20,456 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 20,456 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 20,456 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 20,456 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,456 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 20,456 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 20,456 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 20,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,456 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,427 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 20,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R15 SPS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R15 SPS, 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 R15 SPS registered?

R15 SPS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R15 SPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 SPS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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