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N31 CAP

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,113 mi
Last recorded36,113 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 CAP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 36,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2021 36,086 miles

Suspension has age related corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,001 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 35,999 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 35,454 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 35,390 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 35,004 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 May 2010 34,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 34,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 34,199 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 34,199 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 33,733 miles

Oil leak

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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N31 CAP is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N31 CAP, 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 N31 CAP?

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What year was N31 CAP registered?

N31 CAP is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is N31 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 CAP shows 12 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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