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R273 TPO

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

31,939 mi
Last recorded31,939 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 TPO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 31,939 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 31,935 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 31,116 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 30,295 miles

Offside mirror loose / poorly secured

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 27,970 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 25,648 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 23,746 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 23,686 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 23,642 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 23,122 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 23,064 miles

Offside Slight corrosion to chassis rail

Pass 13 Nov 2015 22,869 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 22,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 22,492 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 21,776 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 21,776 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 10,132 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 16,382 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,149 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,578 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 15,037 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 12,968 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 10,157 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 10,016 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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R273 TPO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R273 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 R273 TPO registered?

R273 TPO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R273 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R273 TPO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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