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R36 OPE

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,303 mi
Last recorded44,303 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 OPE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 44,303 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 43,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 43,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 42,815 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 41,910 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,530 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,122 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 40,498 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,244 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,483 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 38,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,317 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 34,041 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,508 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

corrosion to all outriggers

corrosion to rear brake discs

rear indicators slightly affect rear sidelamps

Fail 21 Aug 2009 33,508 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on legal limit

corrosion to all outriggers

corrosion to rear brake discs

rear indicators slightly affect rear sidelamps

Pass 28 Apr 2007 33,301 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,574 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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R36 OPE is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R36 OPE, 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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What year was R36 OPE registered?

R36 OPE is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R36 OPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 OPE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R36 OPE have outstanding finance?

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