CarVerify

Free Car Check

H9 YCH

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,587 mi
Last recorded42,587 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 YCH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 42,587 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 40,775 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 40,507 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 39,808 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 39,310 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,046 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 38,615 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,945 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 37,319 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,022 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,352 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,510 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,939 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,278 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,589 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,782 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,030 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,355 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 30,719 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 29,850 miles

both dip beams aim slightly low

steering rack gaiters twisted

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
Full Tvr Chimaera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H9 YCH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H9 YCH, 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

How do I check the history of H9 YCH?

You can check the full history of H9 YCH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H9 YCH registered?

H9 YCH is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H9 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H9 YCH shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H9 YCH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H9 YCH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.