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F2 DJE

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,861 mi
Last recorded37,861 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 DJE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 37,861 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 37,591 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 37,443 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,430 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 37,317 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting around rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,014 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack showing signs of slight leak, Recommend further investigation. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 36,498 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt slightly damaged Passenger belt slight damage at top . (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint boot shows signs of no grease but is not faulty. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 36,145 miles

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,777 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 35,760 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside rear outer CV gaiter split

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,569 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,251 miles

Offside rear outer drive shaft gaitor slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,653 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 34,343 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 34,343 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,114 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,459 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,756 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,411 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,387 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,081 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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F2 DJE is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc 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 F2 DJE, 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 F2 DJE registered?

F2 DJE is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is F2 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 DJE 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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