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R180 PWO

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,024 mi
Last recorded53,024 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 PWO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 53,024 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 52,338 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 52,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 51,733 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 50,824 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 49,886 miles

Offside Rear lamp cluster cover cracked .no effect on emitted light

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs have corrosion on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,244 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 48,875 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 48,875 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,440 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,385 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,418 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 41,400 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 39,968 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 37,927 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit.advise IMMEDIATE replacement

Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,648 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 34,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,987 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 29,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,412 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 28,412 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,778 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,459 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,842 miles

both front tyres on legel limit

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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R180 PWO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R180 PWO, 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 R180 PWO registered?

R180 PWO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R180 PWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 PWO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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