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D8 JBR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,825 mi
Last recorded26,825 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 JBR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 26,825 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 26,391 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,090 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 26,082 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 23,426 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,050 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 21,050 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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D8 JBR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D8 JBR, 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 D8 JBR registered?

D8 JBR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is D8 JBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 JBR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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