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R296 KUF

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,692 mi
Last recorded78,692 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 KUF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 78,692 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 78,321 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 78,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 78,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 78,204 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 78,131 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 77,781 miles

chassis slight corrison and wax oiled heavy

Fail 2 Oct 2019 77,720 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front & rear suspension corroded slightly

front and rear chassis corroded slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both out riggers have top surface corrision

brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 76,803 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,730 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,220 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 74,220 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,353 miles

oil leak from both rear hubs

rear fuel pipes starting to perrish

Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 69,521 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,876 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge 205/55/15v

nearside rear tyre wearing low 225/50/16y

offside front tyre wearing low 205/55/15v

offside rear tyre wearing low 225/50/16y

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded on braking surface

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,360 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 66,350 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front lower wishbones badly corroded at ball joint but no excess movement

both rear outer cv boots split but not contaminating brake discs

both rear top wishbones badly corroded but no excess movement

Pass 21 Jan 2009 59,589 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

both front lower wishbones badly corroded at ball joint mountings but no excess movement

both rear outer cv gaiters split but not contaminating brake discs

both rear top wishbones badly corroded but no excess movement

main chassis and outriggers corroded in various places but not considered excessive still structurally sound

Fail 17 Dec 2008 59,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower wishbones badly corroded at ball joint mountings but no excess movement

both rear outer cv gaiters split but not contaminating brake discs

both rear top wishbones badly corroded but no excess movement

main chassis and outriggers corroded in various places but not considered excessive still structurally sound

nearside front flexible brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside front top radiator bleed screw housing cracked leaking coolant

power steering belt cracked

radiator core badly corroded

topped up engine oil with 2 litres for emissions test

Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,917 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 40,968 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 40,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,569 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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R296 KUF is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R296 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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R296 KUF is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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