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R424 BLD

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,829 mi
Last recorded43,829 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 BLD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 43,829 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 42,897 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 42,897 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2024 40,714 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 40,009 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 37,466 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 36,440 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front SLIGHT STEERING LEAK

Nearside Front HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front HEAD LAMP REFLECTORS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 18 Jun 2021 36,440 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front SLIGHT STEERING LEAK

Nearside Front HEAD LAMP REFLECTOR IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front HEAD LAMP REFLECTORS IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,455 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifolds (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2019 34,228 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,190 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,905 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 33,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 33,260 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 32,929 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 32,713 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,079 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 30,450 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,159 miles

adv o/s and n/s rear hub seals are leaking

advis light corrosion on chassis rails

advise the n/s/rear inner drive shaft gaiter is split

Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,725 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,189 miles

adv o/s front tyre slightley deformed

Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,093 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 24,985 miles

minor oil leaks

o/s and n/s front wishbones rusted

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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R424 BLD is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R424 BLD, 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 R424 BLD?

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What year was R424 BLD registered?

R424 BLD is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R424 BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 BLD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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