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1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

23,543 mi
Last recorded23,543 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 FOR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 23,543 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 23,408 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 22,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 22,485 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 30 Mar 2021 21,938 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 20,788 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 20,334 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 19,931 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 18,256 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,296 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 16,322 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 14,517 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,768 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 9,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 7,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 7,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2007 6,821 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 6,653 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 6,346 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 6,346 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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D1 FOR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D1 FOR, 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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D1 FOR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is D1 FOR safe to buy?

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