1998 TVR Chimaera · 2,138 MOT tests
1998 TVR Chimaera reliability
1998 TVR Chimaeras fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 Chimaera years (2,138 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all TVR Chimaeras: 13.1%)
- 12.3%
- first-time fail rate (all TVR Chimaeras: 13.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 60% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- 55,061
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,138
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1998 against the years either side
- 1997 cars: 52% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1998 car does better)
- 1999 cars: 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1998 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.1% of tests fail here (11% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 80% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1998 TVR Chimaera
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.2%
- Brakes3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
- Steering2.1%
- Suspension2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 0.98%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 0.94%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
All stop lamps not working 0.89%
With every stop lamp out, drivers behind get no braking warning, which is a serious safety risk to fix at once.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 0.89%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Windscreen washers not working 0.8%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.61%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.86%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.15%) · Transmission oil leak, not excessive (1.82%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (1.4%)
Other years
Every TVR Chimaera year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1998 TVR Chimaera reliable?
1998 TVR Chimaeras fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 Chimaera years (2,138 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1998 TVR Chimaera MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (0.98% of tests), position lamp not working (0.94% of tests), all stop lamps not working (0.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 1998 TVR Chimaera have done?
At its MOT aged about 25, a typical 1998 TVR Chimaera shows 55,061 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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