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TVR 498X

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,711 mi
Last recorded51,711 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 498X
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 51,711 miles

Offside Front very slight play found at the road wheel whilst jacked

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

underside has been treated

Fail 19 Mar 2026 51,711 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction visor needs to be held up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front very slight play found at the road wheel whilst jacked

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

underside has been treated

Rear Hand break efficiency readings lower than expected needs adjustment /repair

Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,442 miles

Front water pipe slightly loose (very slightly chaffing the steering joint) does not effect the steering at time of test

vehicle has been previously spray in a protective treatment on the underside

Fail 22 Aug 2024 51,442 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front water pipe slightly loose (very slightly chaffing the steering joint) does not effect the steering at time of test

vehicle has been previously spray in a protective treatment on the underside

Fail 15 Aug 2024 51,423 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected bolt fouling steel water hose (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 50,708 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

steering column universal joint clamping bolt fouling engine component

Pass 26 Nov 2021 50,617 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 50,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2020 50,329 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 50,327 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,253 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 49,252 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,810 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,834 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,357 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 41,882 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 41,879 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,091 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 38,618 miles

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 38,618 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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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TVR 498X is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 TVR 498X, 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 33 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TVR 498X registered?

TVR 498X is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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