1998 TVR Chimaera 3.9L Petrol · R312 BUK
1998 TVR Chimaera (3.9L, petrol). First registered 02/07/1998. Recorded mileage 66,639 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3948cc
R312 BUK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 66,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R312 BUK Mileage History
- 06/04/202265,957 mi
- 25/04/202466,450 mi+493 mi
- 07/05/202466,456 mi+6 mi
- 31/03/202566,638 mi+182 mi
- 31/03/202566,639 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 228 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R312 BUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Tvr Chimaera (R312 BUK) between April 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed engine poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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