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F16 CHM

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,997 mi
Last recorded76,997 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 76,997 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 73,314 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 70,229 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 67,070 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 63,493 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 60,602 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 56,650 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 56,322 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,930 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 54,671 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 54,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,510 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 53,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 51,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 47,903 miles

all coil springs corroding

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,828 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 41,614 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2010 41,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 39,565 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 37,604 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 37,143 miles

engine missfireing

Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,233 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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F16 CHM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F16 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F16 CHM registered?

F16 CHM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is F16 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 CHM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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