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R182 TLH

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

54,581 mi
Last recorded54,581 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 TLH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 54,581 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 53,604 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 53,513 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 53,368 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 53,146 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,845 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 52,335 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,060 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 50,968 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 50,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2016 49,228 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 48,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

one way valve touching nearside exhaust (melted)

Pass 19 May 2014 46,776 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 45,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 43,510 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 41,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 39,812 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 39,809 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

osf wheel beareing noisey

Pass 21 May 2009 38,533 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 36,837 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,794 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 31,280 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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R182 TLH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R182 TLH, 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 R182 TLH registered?

R182 TLH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R182 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R182 TLH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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