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A4 LJV

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,314 mi
Last recorded31,314 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LJV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 31,314 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 31,307 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 31,299 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 31,289 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 31,203 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 30,808 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 30,787 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 30,601 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 30,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 30,523 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,995 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 29,022 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,949 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,109 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 27,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 24,326 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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A4 LJV is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A4 LJV, 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 A4 LJV registered?

A4 LJV is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is A4 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 LJV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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