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R31 PEL

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,166 mi
Last recorded52,166 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 PEL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 52,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damage/buckle to the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 51,225 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe mounting bracket is loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim is slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt has slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear brake disks have some corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in the windscreen, but does not affect the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 51,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe mounting bracket is loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim is slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt has slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear brake disks have some corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in the windscreen, but does not affect the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,852 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 50,850 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted/buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some bodywork damage o/s/f, affecting headlight aim.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 50,295 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,751 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 48,279 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,231 miles

n.s.f. lower ball joint bolts long, close to hub.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 47,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

n.s.f. lower ball joint bolts long, close to hub.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,503 miles

n/s/f top corner of radiator leaking coolant at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f top suspention ball joint not worn to x/s at time of test.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,580 miles

n/s/f roadwheel slightly bent/dented not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f top ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,326 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f & n/s/r roadwheels slightly bent/dented on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 39,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f & n/s/r roadwheels slightly bent/dented on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,753 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,849 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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R31 PEL is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R31 PEL, 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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R31 PEL is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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