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N13 UWY

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,239 mi
Last recorded46,239 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 UWY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 46,239 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 46,047 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,900 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,667 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,375 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,271 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 44,801 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 44,452 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 44,025 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,723 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,310 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 43,301 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,340 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside headlight aim on lower lever

Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,600 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit.

O/S headlamp beam pattern poor.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,870 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,020 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 37,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,447 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,601 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 35,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,490 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,543 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 UWY is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UWY, 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 N13 UWY?

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What year was N13 UWY registered?

N13 UWY is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is N13 UWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N13 UWY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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