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J400 TYR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Other 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,749 mi
Last recorded62,749 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 TYR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 62,749 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 62,747 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 60,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 58,104 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,371 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 55,739 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 53,032 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 51,910 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 51,902 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 50,255 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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J400 TYR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J400 TYR, 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 J400 TYR?

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What year was J400 TYR registered?

J400 TYR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is J400 TYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 TYR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J400 TYR have outstanding finance?

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