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F2 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

58,913 mi
Last recorded58,913 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 58,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 58,392 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,001 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 57,047 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,171 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 55,668 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,037 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,883 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,776 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 50,188 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,502 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 49,502 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,997 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 48,884 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,026 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 47,026 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front wipers split

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,025 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,104 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,131 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 22,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear outer driveshaft gaiters torn

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge of tread close to limits

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2005 14,714 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 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 F2 TVR, 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 TVR registered?

F2 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is F2 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 TVR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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