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J11 CTW

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,931 mi
Last recorded93,931 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 CTW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 93,931 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 93,392 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 93,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 92,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 88,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

parking brake recorded effort only just pass MOT. requirements

Fail 3 Jan 2019 88,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed on flexible hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

parking brake recorded effort only just pass MOT. requirements

Pass 4 Jan 2018 85,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake cables slightly damaged , nearside & offside

Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake cable slightly damaged at nearside rear & offside rear.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 71,352 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 71,326 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 63,427 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 56,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake has to be pulled with force to meet requirements

Fail 17 Dec 2013 56,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

hand brake has to be pulled with force to meet requirements

Pass 3 Jan 2013 52,512 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 52,492 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 47,343 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,366 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 47,366 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 46,997 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,758 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 45,980 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 44,902 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 43,783 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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J11 CTW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 J11 CTW, 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

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What year was J11 CTW registered?

J11 CTW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is J11 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 CTW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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