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R230 BNE

1998 Tvr Chimaera

White Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,921 mi
Last recorded38,921 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 BNE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 38,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 38,786 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 38,786 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned Nut insecure (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned Nut insecure (2.1.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking To power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 37,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 37,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 37,498 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,498 miles

Both rear tyres splitting inbetween the tread

Pass 28 Nov 2014 37,333 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,142 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,548 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 19 Nov 2012 33,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,999 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 29,999 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,525 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,893 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 22,893 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,350 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,139 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 18,138 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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R230 BNE is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in White with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R230 BNE, 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 R230 BNE registered?

R230 BNE is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R230 BNE safe to buy?

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