No, R118 AOW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R118 AOW?

The MOT for R118 AOW is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 March 2018.

What is the recorded mileage of R118 AOW?

The recorded mileage for R118 AOW is 54,087 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R118 AOW ULEZ compliant?

No, R118 AOW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 TVR Chimaera 5.0L Petrol · R118 AOW

R118 AOW

1998 TVR Chimaera (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 54,087 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: TVR CHIMAERA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 26/03/2018
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 54,087 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 5.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 26/03/2018

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 54,087 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 4997cc

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R118 AOW Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2017
54,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring windscreen items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R118 AOW Mileage History

27/02/200650,936 mi
23/02/200751,850 mi+914 mi
25/02/200852,313 mi+463 mi
25/02/200952,577 mi+264 mi
01/03/201052,819 mi+242 mi
25/02/201153,014 mi+195 mi
15/03/201253,200 mi+186 mi
08/03/201353,485 mi+285 mi
27/03/201453,688 mi+203 mi
16/03/201553,883 mi+195 mi
18/03/201654,028 mi+145 mi
18/03/201654,028 mi
22/03/201754,087 mi+59 mi

Average of roughly 285 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

R118 AOW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 12:29

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Tvr Chimaera (R118 AOW) between February 2006 and March 2017.

The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 March 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.

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