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R384 BLA

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

6,937 mi
Last recorded6,937 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 BLA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 6,937 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 6,748 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 6,746 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 6,566 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded.

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 6,558 miles

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

Front and Rear suspension corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N\S & O\S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 6,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front & rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 May 2022 6,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 6,062 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 5,576 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 4,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 4,523 miles

Both rear disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 29 Apr 2016 3,968 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 3,651 miles

rear brake discs inner face slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2014 3,441 miles

brake pedal travel low

Pass 3 May 2013 3,294 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 2,596 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 1,961 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2009 1,304 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2008 1,013 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 6 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake cables sheaths fouling suspension parts

Pass 17 May 2006 32,200 miles

near side headlamp secured by tape.

Fail 16 May 2006 32,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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R384 BLA is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R384 BLA, 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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R384 BLA is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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