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R205 GTU

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,859 mi
Last recorded19,859 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 GTU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 19,859 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 19,185 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 18,452 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 17,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 16,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 14,642 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 14,118 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 13,723 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 13,721 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 13,553 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 13,553 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 13,397 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 13,392 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 113,201 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 12,888 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 12,281 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 11,218 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
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R205 GTU is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R205 GTU, 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 R205 GTU registered?

R205 GTU is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R205 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 GTU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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