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R206 TLH

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,889 mi
Last recorded57,889 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 TLH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 57,889 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 57,405 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 56,547 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 55,514 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 27 Oct 2021 53,568 miles

High parking lever travel

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,108 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,398 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 51,398 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 50,527 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 48,412 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,793 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 46,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,388 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,010 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 44,010 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,633 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,138 miles

front tyres getting low on inner edges.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,710 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,501 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 36,499 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 36,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,776 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 33,754 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,754 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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R206 TLH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R206 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.

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What year was R206 TLH registered?

R206 TLH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R206 TLH safe to buy?

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