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R33 TOK

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,511 mi
Last recorded51,511 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 TOK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 51,511 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2026 51,362 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 48,072 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 44,687 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 41,686 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 41,068 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 41,642 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 41,606 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules on car (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 41,293 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,861 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,632 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 May 2014 39,572 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,176 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,418 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,842 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,027 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 33,956 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,187 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 31,580 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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R33 TOK is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 R33 TOK, 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 R33 TOK?

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What year was R33 TOK registered?

R33 TOK is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R33 TOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 TOK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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