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R631 GDX

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,095 mi
Last recorded55,095 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 GDX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 55,095 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 53,005 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 50,284 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,930 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,584 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 47,355 miles

ALL coil springs corroded

ALL rear c.v gaiters detoriating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

chassis very rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2014 47,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

ALL coil springs corroded

ALL rear c.v gaiters detoriating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

chassis very rusty

offside wiper poor

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,376 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,831 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 37,831 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,504 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,612 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,049 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 36,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 33,419 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R631 GDX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R631 GDX, 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 R631 GDX registered?

R631 GDX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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