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N12 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Beige Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,250 mi
Last recorded32,250 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 32,250 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 32,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 32,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 32,207 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 32,126 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 31,889 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 31,849 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 31,773 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 31,708 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 31,618 miles

Parking brake efficiency 18% only just met minimum requirement

Pass 25 Nov 2015 31,550 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 31,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,473 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,339 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 31,339 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,359 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,534 miles

bothside front tyres worn on inside edges

rear cv boots slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2011 28,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bothside front tyres worn on inside edges

cooling fans inop

rear cv boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,788 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,502 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,492 miles

SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF ALL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION ARMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 5 May 2006 21,004 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

water leak from cooling system

Pass 5 May 2006 21,004 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

water leak from cooling system

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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N12 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Beige with a 4,546cc 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 N12 TVR, 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 N12 TVR registered?

N12 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is N12 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 TVR 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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