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R208 HWV

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,068 mi
Last recorded61,068 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 HWV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 61,068 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 60,659 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 60,546 miles

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft seal leaking oil

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both valve stems perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 60,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached securing not loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft seal leaking oil

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both valve stems perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 60,384 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

wahers poor

Pass 14 Apr 2022 60,003 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,000 miles

Front wipers poor

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rack boot damp (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,807 miles

slight engine and rear diff oil leak.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,456 miles

Front both wipers poor

slight engine and rear diff oil leak.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,152 miles

General corrosion noted to chassis

Heavy application of underseal on outriggers preventing full visual inpection of structure

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre has perished and cracked within tread area. Unable to see reinforcing cords.

Oil leak numerous ()

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rubber exhaust hanger split and deteriorated. Exhaust system secure

Fail 18 Jul 2017 57,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

General corrosion noted to chassis

Heavy application of underseal on outriggers preventing full visual inpection of structure

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre has perished and cracked within tread area. Unable to see reinforcing cords.

Oil leak numerous ()

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rubber exhaust hanger split and deteriorated. Exhaust system secure

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,544 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear hubs damp

centre rear exhaust mount split

engine oil leak

general corrosion starting underneath

Fail 2 Jun 2016 55,544 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear hubs damp

centre rear exhaust mount split

engine oil leak

general corrosion starting underneath

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,871 miles

Oil leak

slight play in ns steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,415 miles

all brake discs corroded

fuel hose under bonnet very cracked

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres on limet and cracked between treads

Pass 17 May 2013 52,307 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked between treads

Pass 10 May 2012 52,292 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 52,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,292 miles

n/s/f o/s/r tyres worn on edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,292 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 52,292 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2009 50,244 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wet day

Fail 11 Mar 2009 50,201 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2007 49,921 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 49,921 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 47,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R208 HWV is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R208 HWV, 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 R208 HWV registered?

R208 HWV is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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