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C16 DAJ

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,417 mi
Last recorded62,417 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 DAJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 62,417 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 61,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 60,280 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 59,336 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 55,489 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,497 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,full seat belt harness wearing,rear hubs leaks

Fail 26 May 2021 54,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,full seat belt harness wearing,rear hubs leaks

Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 54,252 miles

Emissions Lambda reading improved to within 0.001 of window after 2nd full cat test so benefit given to presenter.

Engine appears to have an intermittent misfire at time of test. Further investigation req'd to confirm.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty Switch or relay poss. causing intermittent hazard fault. Further investigation req'd to confirm. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim on lowest limit at time of test

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 54,252 miles

Emissions Lambda reading improved to within 0.001 of window after 2nd full cat test so benefit given to presenter.

Engine appears to have an intermittent misfire at time of test. Further investigation req'd to confirm.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty Switch or relay poss. causing intermittent hazard fault. Further investigation req'd to confirm. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim on lowest limit at time of test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe re-connected to re-activate supply (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 53,616 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,889 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 51,864 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,486 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,395 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 51,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,131 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,958 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,778 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 50,424 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 50,166 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,941 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,553 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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C16 DAJ is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C16 DAJ, 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 C16 DAJ registered?

C16 DAJ is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C16 DAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 DAJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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