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R415 PBL

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,391 mi
Last recorded71,391 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 PBL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 71,391 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 67,793 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 67,728 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,438 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 67,076 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,497 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,907 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,631 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,265 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 62,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

screw in offsidefront tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,944 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 47,539 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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R415 PBL is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R415 PBL, 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

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What year was R415 PBL registered?

R415 PBL is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R415 PBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R415 PBL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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