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A9 HFR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,359 mi
Last recorded55,359 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 55,359 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 52,753 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 50,936 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 49,231 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 47,228 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 44,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside tailpipe bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

both headlight aims on upper most limit

Fail 15 Mar 2021 44,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough steering goes heavy to light on lock to lock check on turn plates (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured x2 hairline cracks on outer disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe cracked around support bracket and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 43,208 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 40,933 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 40,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 39,094 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,176 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 35,531 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,255 miles

ALL REAR DRIVESHAFT GAITERS DETERIORATED

SURFACE CORROSION TO VEHICLE LOWER STRUCTURE

Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,841 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 33,473 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,473 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,942 miles

adv rear hub seal slight leak

advise front wish bone units slight corrosion evedent

Pass 6 May 2009 30,378 miles

adv the wiper arm pivots arw worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise the o/s and n/s wish bone units are corroding

Fail 6 May 2009 30,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

adv the wiper arm pivots arw worn

advise the o/s and n/s wish bone units are corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,593 miles

adv light corrosion on front suspension arms adv rear hub oil seals leaking adv front brake discs slght pitting

Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,436 miles

front suspension arms corroded...........

Pass 1 Mar 2006 26,972 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 HFR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HFR, 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 A9 HFR registered?

A9 HFR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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