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R595 MWY

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,914 mi
Last recorded80,914 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 MWY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 80,914 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 79,981 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 78,388 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 77,365 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,435 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 76,400 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,175 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,039 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 74,039 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,466 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly to inner edges.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 72,466 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing slightly to inner edges.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 70,558 miles

o.s.f.and n.s.f.tyres wearing slightly to the inner edges.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,931 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,401 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 66,396 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 64,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,899 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,163 miles

Front tyres startting to crack.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,162 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,527 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,744 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,559 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 40,539 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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R595 MWY is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R595 MWY, 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 R595 MWY registered?

R595 MWY is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R595 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R595 MWY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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