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A12 YOT

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,487 mi
Last recorded47,487 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 YOT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 47,487 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,449 miles

brakes sticking slightly when applied

chassis corrosion

handbrake low effort

main frame corrosion

n/s/front flexi brake hose looks to be twisted

n/s/rear tyre showing cracking

outer rear c/v boots showing fatigue

signs of a slight power steering leak

Fail 10 Apr 2019 47,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brakes sticking slightly when applied

handbrake low effort

main frame corrosion

n/s/rear tyre showing cracking

outer rear c/v boots showing fatigue

Pass 14 Jan 2017 47,442 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,412 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r driveshaft gaiters split/torn inner and outer

Fail 3 Jun 2015 47,410 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r and o/s/r driveshaft gaiters split/torn inner and outer

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,374 miles

outer cv boots showing fatigue

Pass 16 May 2013 46,715 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,333 miles

front flexi brake ferrules showing corrosion

front steering rack boots showing heavy fatigue

o/s/rear outer c/v boot starting to split at small clip end

signs of frame corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,086 miles

sub frameslightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,579 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 45,579 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,078 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,315 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,099 miles

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

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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A12 YOT is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A12 YOT, 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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A12 YOT is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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