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R294 KUF

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,891 mi
Last recorded57,891 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 KUF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 57,891 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 56,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 55,572 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 53,543 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 51,685 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 50,157 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 48,278 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 43,124 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking around outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,969 miles

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,759 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 42,759 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,297 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 41,683 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,943 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 40,925 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,292 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,520 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2009 38,703 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 May 2009 38,703 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Three of the four driveshaft gaitors are split

extensive surface corrosion evident on both outriggers.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,232 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,897 miles

baffles loose in silencer.n/s/r outter drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,975 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 32,975 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R294 KUF is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 R294 KUF, 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 R294 KUF registered?

R294 KUF is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R294 KUF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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