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1998 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · S233 JNL

S233 JNL

1998 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 24/10/1998. Recorded mileage 156,724 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/05/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
3952cc

S233 JNL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
  • 156,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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S233 JNL Mileage History

  1. 09/08/2023144,094 mi
  2. 15/08/2024149,357 mi+5,263 mi
  3. 06/05/2025151,425 mi+2,068 mi
  4. 07/04/2026156,721 mi+5,296 mi
  5. 08/04/2026156,724 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 4,742 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S233 JNL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (S233 JNL) between August 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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