1998 TVR Chimaera 4.5L Petrol · R386 BLA
1998 TVR Chimaera (4.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 1998. Recorded mileage 48,176 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R386 BLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 48,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R386 BLA 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 (R386 BLA) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt sp”.
R386 BLA Mileage History
- 20/08/202447,511 mi
- 27/08/202547,766 mi+255 mi
- 11/08/202648,141 mi+375 mi
- 24/08/202648,176 mi+35 mi
- 24/08/202648,176 mi
Average of roughly 331 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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