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R450 JHC

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,014 mi
Last recorded45,014 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 JHC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 45,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 44,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 44,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 44,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 44,062 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 43,585 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 42,379 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 41,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 40,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leaks

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,004 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,112 miles

O/s wiper split.

Slight corrosion to suspension components.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 38,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake imbalance at 21%

Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 15 Aug 2009 37,467 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,078 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 37,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 36,092 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,185 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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R450 JHC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R450 JHC, 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 R450 JHC registered?

R450 JHC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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