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E7 CHM

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,553 mi
Last recorded67,553 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 67,027 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,492 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,045 miles

the handbrake only just reaches min.efficiency.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,129 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,679 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 60,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 58,800 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

all four brake discs,scored and corrodid on inner sides.

slight wear at steering universal joint under wing.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,800 miles

all four brake discs,scored and corrodid on inner sides.

slight wear at steering universal joint under wing.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,820 miles

both front discs corrodid on insides.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 56,820 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front discs corrodid on insides.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,459 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,587 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 50,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2008 45,131 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,521 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 41,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 39,999 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 39,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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E7 CHM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E7 CHM, 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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E7 CHM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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