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C400 PDS

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

79,114 mi
Last recorded79,114 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC400 PDS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 79,114 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 87,592 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 78,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2023 78,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 78,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,355 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,918 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 75,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,753 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 69,902 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 69,863 miles

Steering linkage inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 69,862 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 68,165 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 68,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,990 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,014 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,996 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,556 miles

both front brake hose fereals corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2012 48,553 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake hose fereals corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2011 47,031 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,787 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight oil leaks

Fail 15 Jun 2010 44,787 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,454 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,066 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 40,579 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,579 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,532 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 35,754 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)

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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C400 PDS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 C400 PDS, 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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C400 PDS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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