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R222 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,582 mi
Last recorded78,582 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 78,582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 77,906 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 76,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 76,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect Not illuminated. (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 76,642 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 76,626 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 37,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,599 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 76,500 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 76,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,400 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,400 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,374 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,287 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

head lights slightly low

near side wiper rubber in a poor condition.

several stickers in near side of windscreen.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 76,285 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 76,159 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,968 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 75,756 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 74,889 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 73,627 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 73,589 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 72,251 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2006 71,497 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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R222 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R222 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.

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What year was R222 TVR registered?

R222 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R222 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R222 TVR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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