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S211 OTR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,942 mi
Last recorded41,942 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 OTR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 41,942 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 41,806 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 41,633 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 41,479 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,368 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,298 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,117 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 41,097 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 41,097 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 41,079 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,357 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,452 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,334 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,757 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 34,368 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 8 Oct 2009 32,426 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 1 Oct 2008 30,718 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 30,718 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,938 miles

BOTH REAR HUBS LEAKING OIL

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,295 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 27,295 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,998 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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S211 OTR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S211 OTR, 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

How do I check the history of S211 OTR?

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What year was S211 OTR registered?

S211 OTR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S211 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 OTR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S211 OTR have outstanding finance?

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