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R267 TPO

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,743 mi
Last recorded50,743 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 TPO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 50,743 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 50,309 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 49,716 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 49,697 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 49,015 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal seep

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front bottom ball joint gaiter perished - still prevents ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 48,982 miles

Nearside Rear hub area slight weep

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front bottom ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated - still prevents ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 48,805 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive outer hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 48,447 miles

Nearside Rear hub area - damp patch oil/grease

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear in-line electric fuel pump pipe - perished - starting to crack

Pass 9 Jul 2018 48,246 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub area damp with grease/oil

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,948 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,498 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack seal - leaking from rack gaiter - slight (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,051 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,932 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,113 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,674 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,982 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,543 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,087 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,495 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,595 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,934 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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R267 TPO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R267 TPO, 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 R267 TPO registered?

R267 TPO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R267 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R267 TPO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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