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R28 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,179 mi
Last recorded49,179 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 49,179 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 48,558 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 47,263 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 45,551 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 44,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 42,902 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 42,286 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 41,232 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 40,364 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 38,321 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,507 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 34,301 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,034 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,699 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 32,451 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 32,451 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,836 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,388 miles

o/s & n/s rear drive shaft gators deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2009 31,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s & n/s rear drive shaft gators deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,653 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,598 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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R28 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R28 TVR, 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 R28 TVR registered?

R28 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R28 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 TVR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R28 TVR have outstanding finance?

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