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GBR742XJW

TVR CHIMAERA

1998 · BLUE · PETROL · 63,984 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-09-01● MOT: Not valid

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MOT History — 34 tests · 18 passed · 16 failed

FAIL30 September 2026
63,984 mi
PASS28 October 2025
63,096 mi
FAIL16 October 2025
63,096 mi
  • MAJORHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASS29 October 2024
61,457 mi
FAIL16 October 2024
61,457 mi
  • MAJORFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both manifolds (6.1.2 (a))
  • DANGEROUSStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MAJORPower steering pipe/hose leaking on rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS14 November 2023
59,276 mi
FAIL14 November 2023
59,276 mi
PASS9 December 2022
58,293 mi
FAIL9 December 2022
58,293 mi
  • MAJORFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • ADVISORYHydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS3 December 2021
57,049 mi
  • MINORNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentral Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
PASS11 December 2020
56,430 mi
FAIL11 December 2020
56,430 mi
PASS11 June 2019
55,268 mi
FAIL11 June 2019
55,268 mi
  • MAJORRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
PASS12 June 2018
54,750 mi
PASS3 November 2016
54,556 mi
FAIL20 October 2016
54,556 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASS16 November 2015
54,421 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
FAIL12 November 2015
54,421 mi
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
  • FAILSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
PASS6 November 2014
53,859 mi
FAIL6 November 2014
53,859 mi
  • FAILHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
  • FAILDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
PASS23 September 2013
52,769 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
FAIL11 September 2013
52,769 mi
  • FAILNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • FAILRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
  • FAILOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  • FAILParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
PASS14 May 2012
50,716 mi
  • ADVISORYPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
FAIL11 May 2012
50,715 mi
  • FAILParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • FAILNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
  • FAILOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • ADVISORYPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
PASS29 November 2010
49,603 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL17 November 2010
49,594 mi
  • FAILOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  • FAILRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  • FAILRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDwire and hose rubbing on steering shaft
PASS3 December 2009
47,231 mi
FAIL30 November 2009
47,231 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  • FAILNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  • FAILOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  • FAILOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  • FAILOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
  • FAILPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
  • FAILNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
PASS24 November 2008
44,294 mi
  • ADVISORYSteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
PASS19 November 2007
42,762 mi
PASS23 November 2006
40,438 mi
  • USER ENTEREDsurface corossion to chassis
  • USER ENTEREDslight play innearside front top arm rear bush
FAIL21 November 2006
40,437 mi
  • FAILRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
  • FAILNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  • USER ENTEREDslight play nearside front top arm rear bush
  • USER ENTEREDheadlight reflectors faded
  • USER ENTEREDsurface corrosion to chasssis
FAIL15 November 2005
37,716 mi
  • FAILPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
  • FAILOffside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILOffside Front Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILNearside Front Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILFront Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILbrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
  • USER ENTEREDsevere surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Vehicle Details Official

Make
TVR
Model
CHIMAERA
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
4,997 cc
Year
1998
First registered
1998-01
Tax due
2027-09-01
MOT expiry
2026-10-28
Recorded mileage
63,984 mi

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