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M400 GJC

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,796 mi
Last recorded85,796 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 GJC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,796 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 83,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering uj upper has play and slightly worn

Fail 17 Oct 2024 83,613 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering uj upper has play and slightly worn

Pass 13 Oct 2023 80,906 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

alternator bolt loose

Pass 18 Oct 2022 77,839 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 77,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 75,923 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,149 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 70,149 miles

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,539 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,116 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 64,114 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,298 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear chassis have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,128 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,648 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,190 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,759 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,560 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,500 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,885 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 29,969 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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M400 GJC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M400 GJC, 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 M400 GJC registered?

M400 GJC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is M400 GJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M400 GJC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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