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962 MC

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,052 mi
Last recorded37,052 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration962 MC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 37,052 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 37,052 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 37,024 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 36,988 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 36,970 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear hub seals leaking

o/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,798 miles

O/side top wish bone shows signs of old damage, but is not affecting its overall strength.

Slight oil leak at both rear hubs

Pass 29 Jan 2016 36,704 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 36,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,539 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,091 miles

Both side front tyres slightly fouling sill area when suspension at fully extended

Corrosion evident both side front upper and lower suspension arms

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Nearfront tyre starting to perished and crack

Offside front tyre perished and cracked

Offside front windscreen washer poor inoperation

Oil leak

Oil staining evident both side rear outer hubs

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wiring harness offside front close to fouling steering joint

Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,068 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking

O/S/F tyre cracking

Several oil leaks

Slight leak from rear hub's

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 36,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

N/S/F tyre cracking

O/S/F tyre cracking

Several oil leaks

Slight leak from rear hub's

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

Pass 28 May 2010 35,934 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 35,606 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 35,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,036 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,285 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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962 MC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 962 MC, 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 962 MC registered?

962 MC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is 962 MC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 962 MC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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