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R30 BJW

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,391 mi
Last recorded40,391 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 BJW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 40,391 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 40,119 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 39,012 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 38,175 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 36,938 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 36,775 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 36,364 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,471 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 34,887 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,745 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 32,165 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 30,551 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,891 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,967 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,034 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,538 miles

One HT lead corroded< advise to replace

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,664 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 14,709 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,701 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 14,331 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside

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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R30 BJW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R30 BJW, 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

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What year was R30 BJW registered?

R30 BJW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R30 BJW safe to buy?

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