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R861 LHO

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

52,992 mi
Last recorded52,992 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 LHO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 52,992 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 52,981 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 52,881 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 52,881 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,834 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 52,829 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 52,781 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 52,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 52,653 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 52,653 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 52,496 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 51,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,343 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 50,467 miles

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 50,467 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 49,474 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 49,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 5 Dec 2012 47,902 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 47,902 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 46,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,672 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,580 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 44,260 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,562 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 40,655 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 39,981 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 38,982 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 38,982 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R861 LHO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R861 LHO, 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.

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What year was R861 LHO registered?

R861 LHO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R861 LHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 LHO shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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