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F15 SJW

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,316 mi
Last recorded74,316 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 SJW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 74,316 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 74,316 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 73,813 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 73,497 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,914 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 70,909 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 70,555 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,000 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,181 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,614 miles

offside front tyre at 3mm

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,284 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,462 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight surface scratches on front windshield

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,107 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Performance brake hoses fitted.

Rear fog lamp "tell tile" warning light dim

Signs of previous fouling of both front brake hoses on body. ( Ties have been fitted to rectify this)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,003 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)

Oil leak

brake fluid low

centre exhaust mountings perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2008 50,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Oil leak

brake fluid low

centre exhaust mountings perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,806 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2006 43,005 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 43,000 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 38,020 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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F15 SJW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F15 SJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F15 SJW registered?

F15 SJW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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