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R278 TPO

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,153 mi
Last recorded73,153 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 TPO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 73,153 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 73,063 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 73,063 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 72,931 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 72,753 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,495 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,388 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 71,856 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,377 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,396 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,089 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 67,079 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system fouling coolant hose at lower column U/J (2.2.D.2a)

oil residue around power steering pipes

slight electrical fault on rear lights

Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,480 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 63,469 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front brake discs corroded on inside edges

indicator lights operation slightly effecting rear side lights

steering operation slightly stiff and just self centers

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,547 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,674 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,111 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 56,187 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 56,186 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,803 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 50,354 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,181 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,925 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 41,259 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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R278 TPO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R278 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 R278 TPO registered?

R278 TPO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R278 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R278 TPO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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