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R207 CEX

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,238 mi
Last recorded25,238 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 CEX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 25,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread the whole circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread the whole circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 25,155 miles

rear tyres splitting 245/45/16

Fail 28 May 2024 25,108 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

rear tyres splitting 245/45/16

Pass 23 Jun 2022 24,664 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 24,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 23,351 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 22,714 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 22,464 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 21,986 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 21,986 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,128 miles

both front tyres starting to split

Pass 25 May 2012 20,929 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 20,491 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 19,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,335 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,773 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 15,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 15,842 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,137 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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R207 CEX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R207 CEX, 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 R207 CEX registered?

R207 CEX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R207 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 CEX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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