CarVerify

Free Car Check

R202 ERT

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,702 mi
Last recorded65,702 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 ERT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 65,702 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 64,355 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 63,320 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 62,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 60,926 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,504 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 60,504 miles

Central Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested Fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,035 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 59,019 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides` (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 57,633 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades smeary.

Pass 3 Jun 2017 56,593 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 56,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 55,508 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 54,531 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 54,531 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 52,372 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 51,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 May 2012 50,188 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 May 2011 49,148 miles

N/S/R tyre close to limit.

Fail 16 May 2011 49,148 miles

N/S/R tyre close to limit.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,496 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 44,948 miles

diff leaking oil

fuel hose in engine bay is perished

sump leaking oil

Pass 13 May 2008 41,215 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 40,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 36,164 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
Full Tvr Chimaera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R202 ERT is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 R202 ERT, 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

How do I check the history of R202 ERT?

You can check the full history of R202 ERT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R202 ERT registered?

R202 ERT is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R202 ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R202 ERT shows 26 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.

Does R202 ERT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R202 ERT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.