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M66 DAN

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,675 mi
Last recorded90,675 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 DAN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 90,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 89,001 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 88,082 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,716 miles

Slight corrosion to rear suspension

slight corrosion to front suspension

Pass 26 Oct 2022 86,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 85,881 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,929 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,809 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,740 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,585 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 79,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,846 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,486 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 70,486 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,003 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,148 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,940 miles

corrosion on offside inneer disc.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,521 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,568 miles

Advise oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2007 56,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 54,407 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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M66 DAN is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M66 DAN, 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 M66 DAN?

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What year was M66 DAN registered?

M66 DAN is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is M66 DAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M66 DAN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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