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H8 ROK

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

22,331 mi
Last recorded22,331 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 ROK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 22,331 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 22,329 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 22,013 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,305 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,206 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 20,526 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 20,004 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,233 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,525 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,966 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,440 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 17,440 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 15,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 14,146 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 9,805 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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H8 ROK is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H8 ROK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H8 ROK registered?

H8 ROK is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is H8 ROK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 ROK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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