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R739 ALC

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,661 mi
Last recorded21,661 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 ALC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 21,661 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 21,389 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 20,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint fitting bolt not through nylock nut fully

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 20,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 20,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,287 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 19,624 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 19,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,990 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 17,937 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 16,271 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 12,758 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 12,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 11,899 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,197 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 8,685 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 8,008 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 8,008 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 7,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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R739 ALC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R739 ALC, 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 R739 ALC registered?

R739 ALC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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