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457 FXM

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,129 mi
Last recorded51,129 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration457 FXM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 51,129 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 50,310 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 49,952 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 49,055 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 46,955 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,946 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,176 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,555 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,656 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,172 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 35,816 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,719 miles

slight oil leak n/s/r

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,692 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 34,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear number plate lights obscured by number plate

Pass 25 May 2010 33,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jan 2010 33,388 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear outer cv boots have split

oil leak from both engine and gearbox

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,343 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,879 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 27,789 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 26,719 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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457 FXM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 457 FXM, 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 457 FXM registered?

457 FXM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 457 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 457 FXM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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