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R428 PBL

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,983 mi
Last recorded80,983 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 PBL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 80,983 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,959 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 80,889 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 80,321 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 77,398 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 75,945 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,048 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,597 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 65,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,477 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 62,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 57,841 miles

Both front tyres worn at inner edges

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,841 miles

Both front tyres worn at inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,438 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,778 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,890 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,889 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 32,678 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,198 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,873 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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R428 PBL is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green 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 R428 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.

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What year was R428 PBL registered?

R428 PBL is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R428 PBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 PBL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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