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C9 SJK

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,429 mi
Last recorded67,429 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 SJK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 67,429 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 67,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 67,046 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,468 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,749 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,278 miles

Rear park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,383 miles

Rear park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Oct 2016 61,281 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH - reflectors (1.7.5a)

Rear park brake requirments only just met. It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,333 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp reflectors (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both readings low (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 60,333 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp reflectors (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both readings low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 59,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,161 miles

rear discs corroded

rear seat belt monts becoming thin

rear top arm bushs collasped but not rubbing chassie

Fail 25 Jun 2011 57,161 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs corroded

rear seat belt monts becoming thin

rear top arm bushs collasped but not rubbing chassie

Pass 26 Jul 2007 51,302 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,743 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 49,386 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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C9 SJK is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C9 SJK, 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 C9 SJK registered?

C9 SJK is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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