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HPL 10N

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,538 mi
Last recorded44,538 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPL 10N
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,538 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 4,426 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 42,899 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 42,646 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,011 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coorrosion on chassis rails

Pass 9 Feb 2007 37,943 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 33,441 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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HPL 10N is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 HPL 10N, 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 HPL 10N?

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What year was HPL 10N registered?

HPL 10N is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is HPL 10N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPL 10N shows 7 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 HPL 10N have outstanding finance?

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