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F8 SFC

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,264 mi
Last recorded53,264 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 SFC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 53,264 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 51,897 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 51,895 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,645 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 51,638 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres slight cracking in treads

Pass 13 Aug 2013 51,597 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 51,085 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,733 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,081 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 50,068 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 48,520 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 48,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 46,396 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 41,125 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 41,124 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 40,345 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 38,552 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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F8 SFC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F8 SFC, 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 F8 SFC registered?

F8 SFC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is F8 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 SFC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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