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N13 RJB

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,996 mi
Last recorded54,996 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 RJB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 54,996 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 54,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 54,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2018 53,613 miles

Both steering rack gaiters perishing.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,613 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,313 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,806 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 50,163 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,613 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 46,720 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,457 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,308 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 17,885 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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N13 RJB is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N13 RJB, 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 N13 RJB registered?

N13 RJB is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is N13 RJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N13 RJB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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