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R600 CHM

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,745 mi
Last recorded47,745 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR600 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 47,745 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 47,707 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 47,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 47,657 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 47,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear hub oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,635 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,629 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from both rear hub seals

slight weep of oil from rear differential

Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,626 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from both rear hubs and differential

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,459 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak rear differential

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,118 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak on differential

slight play in steering coupling upper universal joint

Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,844 miles

oil leaks on engine & differential

Fail 21 Mar 2014 44,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks on engine & differential

Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,180 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,050 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 41,903 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 May 2011 40,535 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 40,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,010 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,031 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 33,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Nail in off/ side tyre.

Play in top steering universal joint.

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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R600 CHM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R600 CHM, 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 R600 CHM registered?

R600 CHM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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