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A9 DKY

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,574 mi
Last recorded78,574 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DKY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 78,574 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 76,176 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 75,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 74,214 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 71,772 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 69,842 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 67,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,886 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 65,115 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,050 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,674 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,439 miles

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 17 Jan 2013 50,537 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 50,318 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chassis has surface rust in several places.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 50,249 miles

o/s/f top ball joint rubber split

o/s/r chassis corner rusting

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,141 miles

Handbrake reading low .

Underside corroded .

Pass 20 Nov 2006 47,256 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,638 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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A9 DKY 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 94.4%.

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 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 A9 DKY, 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

How do I check the history of A9 DKY?

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What year was A9 DKY registered?

A9 DKY is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A9 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 DKY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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