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S194 JLR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,109 mi
Last recorded78,109 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 JLR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 78,109 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 77,949 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 77,626 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 77,197 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 76,911 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 76,658 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 76,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,810 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 74,903 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,969 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,158 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 69,264 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,575 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,191 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n.s. headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,212 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,653 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,877 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,920 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 52,163 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 52,163 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2006 48,698 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 40,746 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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S194 JLR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S194 JLR, 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 S194 JLR registered?

S194 JLR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S194 JLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S194 JLR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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