CarVerify

Free Car Check

R2 MKY

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,261 mi
Last recorded62,261 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 MKY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
View full Tvr Chimaera reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 62,261 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle surface rust

Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,149 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 61,749 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 61,741 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 14 Nov 2018 61,644 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,317 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 60,510 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,085 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 58,371 miles

fitted with limited slip diff

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,356 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,228 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 52,022 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,693 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,951 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,688 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,767 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,297 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
Full Tvr Chimaera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R2 MKY is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R2 MKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R2 MKY?

You can check the full history of R2 MKY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R2 MKY registered?

R2 MKY is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R2 MKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 MKY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R2 MKY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R2 MKY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.