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GBS500OCC

TVR CHIMAERA

1998 · BLUE · PETROL · 45,261 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-03-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-05-13

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MOT History — 23 tests · 18 passed · 5 failed

PASS14 May 2026
45,261 mi
PASS6 August 2025
45,141 mi
PASS3 July 2024
44,948 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASS16 June 2023
44,734 mi
FAIL25 April 2023
44,697 mi
PASS24 March 2022
44,470 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYunderside rusting
PASS9 April 2021
44,128 mi
  • ADVISORYSlight corrosion to outrig
FAIL8 April 2021
44,123 mi
  • MAJORNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYSlight corrosion to outrig
PASS26 March 2020
43,802 mi
FAIL24 March 2020
43,802 mi
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS19 March 2019
43,313 mi
PASS23 March 2018
42,635 mi
  • ADVISORYSteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
  • ADVISORYbrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • ADVISORYcondition of radiator core
  • ADVISORYOil leak
FAIL21 March 2018
42,635 mi
PASS1 April 2017
40,625 mi
  • ADVISORYBoth rear tyres perished and worn to limit
PASS23 June 2016
40,184 mi
PASS19 June 2015
40,108 mi
  • ADVISORYParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDpassenger seat and seatbelt removed from vehicle
  • USER ENTEREDall of the underside tubular and box frame chassis extensively corroded
  • USER ENTEREDboth front brake dics worn thin
PASS20 May 2013
39,867 mi
PASS18 April 2011
39,636 mi
PASS23 April 2010
38,929 mi
PASS1 May 2008
32,541 mi
FAIL8 June 2007
31,951 mi
PASS8 June 2007
31,951 mi
PASS26 May 2006
30,000 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
TVR
Model
CHIMAERA
Colour
BLUE
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
4,997 cc
Year
1998
First registered
1998-08
Tax due
2027-03-01
MOT expiry
2027-05-13
Recorded mileage
45,261 mi

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