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820 DP

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

68,179 mi
Last recorded68,179 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration820 DP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 68,179 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,326 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 67,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 63,124 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 59,937 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 59,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 59,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,755 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,992 miles

some parts of chassy corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 54,992 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

some parts of chassy corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 54,259 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 54,259 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 51,696 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,422 miles

chaissis is very thin in places

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

All rear drive shaft gators split

Fail 16 Mar 2010 49,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All rear drive shaft gators split

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

chaissis is very thin in places

Fail 4 Mar 2009 45,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,545 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,374 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,285 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,681 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 33,681 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Bib spoiler missing

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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820 DP is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 820 DP, 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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820 DP is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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