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R21 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,725 mi
Last recorded25,725 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 25,725 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 25,316 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 24,715 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 24,282 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 23,646 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 23,332 miles

Nearside steering rack gaitor twisted

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 23,332 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside steering rack gaitor twisted

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 22,528 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 21,113 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 21,027 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 20,221 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 18,645 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 18,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,236 miles

tyres showing cracks

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,156 miles

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

miner cracks in both front tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2010 17,330 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 17,329 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 16,794 miles

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

slight oil seap nearside rear hub

Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,240 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 15,911 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 14,682 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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R21 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R21 TVR, 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

How do I check the history of R21 TVR?

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What year was R21 TVR registered?

R21 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R21 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 TVR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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