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R210 ETX

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

29,151 mi
Last recorded29,151 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 ETX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 29,151 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 28,746 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 28,559 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 28,556 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 28,158 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 28,158 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 27,878 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 27,623 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 27,381 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 26,931 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,664 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 24,896 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 24,299 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met 18%

Pass 15 May 2015 23,271 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 22,405 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 21,983 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 21,509 miles

boot lid security could be improved

Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,603 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 20,210 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,465 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,072 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,902 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 15,894 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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R210 ETX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R210 ETX, 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

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What year was R210 ETX registered?

R210 ETX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R210 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 ETX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R210 ETX have outstanding finance?

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