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R18 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,348 mi
Last recorded29,348 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 29,348 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 28,762 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 28,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 27,397 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 26,886 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 6 Jun 2019 26,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slightly damp around fuel pump but no fuel smell

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,726 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 26,726 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,946 miles

Both Rear c.v gaiter split on outer one and inner one perrished

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 25,946 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both Rear c.v gaiter split on outer one and inner one perrished

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,091 miles

corrosion all brake hose ferrules

o/s/rear outer hub seal leaking

wear and corrosion all dicsc

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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R18 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R18 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 R18 TVR registered?

R18 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R18 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 TVR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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