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R258 VLR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,377 mi
Last recorded47,377 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 VLR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 47,377 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 47,318 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear outrigger corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2024 47,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 47,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 47,009 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Ladder frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Ladder frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Tubular chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 46,601 miles

Advise ladder frame and front and rear suspension arms corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 46,601 miles

Emissions not tested Advise over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Advise ladder frame and front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2019 46,141 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 46,141 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,920 miles

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced seat body mounting (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,077 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,356 miles

Advise slight corrosion to ladder frame

Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 44,095 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,759 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 43,759 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,548 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,470 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2010 31,680 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 29,373 miles

Steering rack slightly rough on lock to lock check

Fail 22 Apr 2009 29,367 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 29,359 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Chassis outriggers are rusty and need treating to prevent them holing from corrision

Front exhaust clamp bolt loose.

Fuel hose from the tank to the pump is perished and needs replacing (not leaking)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Only one cooling fan working

Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,494 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,356 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,078 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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R258 VLR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 R258 VLR, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R258 VLR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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