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R40 OMM

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,800 mi
Last recorded40,800 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 OMM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 40,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 40,198 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 24 Apr 2024 39,571 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 38,621 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges/sidewalls.

Fail 1 Nov 2022 38,621 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges/sidewalls.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 37,147 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 35,194 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 35,194 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 34,758 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,462 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,211 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 33,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,068 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,242 miles

Nearside rear drive shaft boot split

Offside rear drve shaft boot split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,978 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 30,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s drive shaft boots perishing.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s drive shaft boots split.

O/s/r brake disc corroded.

O/s/r hub carrier damp with oil.

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

Oil leak

Rear differential leaking.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,888 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2006 27,276 miles

chassi space frame has surface rust

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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R40 OMM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R40 OMM, 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 R40 OMM registered?

R40 OMM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R40 OMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 OMM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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