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A11 UYT

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,036 mi
Last recorded45,036 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 UYT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 45,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 44,935 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 44,720 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 25 May 2017 44,505 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 43,903 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 43,697 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,471 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 43,175 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,884 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,568 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,568 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,088 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 41,022 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 41,016 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,370 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 40,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,222 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2006 32,284 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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A11 UYT is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A11 UYT, 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

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What year was A11 UYT registered?

A11 UYT is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is A11 UYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 UYT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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