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F1 YEP

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,649 mi
Last recorded82,649 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 YEP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 82,649 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 81,955 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 81,576 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 81,130 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 80,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 79,822 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 79,098 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 78,647 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 77,850 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 76,491 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 74,460 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 74,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,577 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,395 miles

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEVEL LOW

SURFACE CORROSION OF CHASSIS MEMBERS

Fail 28 Apr 2015 71,395 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OIL LEVEL LOW

SURFACE CORROSION OF CHASSIS MEMBERS

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,714 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 70,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,863 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 69,859 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

O/S FRONT BRAKE VERY SLOW TO OPERATE

Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,630 miles

some surface corrosion both lower seatbelt anchorages

surface corrosion to chassis members

Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF ALL OUTER CHASSIS MEMBERS ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Sep 2005 65,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

SOME CORROSION OF BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SERVICABLE AT TIME OF TEST

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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F1 YEP is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F1 YEP, 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 F1 YEP registered?

F1 YEP is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is F1 YEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 YEP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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