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J666 CHM

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,619 mi
Last recorded50,619 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 50,619 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 50,471 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,435 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 49,542 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,452 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 49,283 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 49,060 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 48,620 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 47,715 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 47,715 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,302 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 46,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 46,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,908 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 41,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,538 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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J666 CHM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J666 CHM, 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 J666 CHM registered?

J666 CHM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for J666 CHM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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