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N3 BCT

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

41,299 mi
Last recorded41,299 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 BCT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 41,299 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 40,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 40,240 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 40,113 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 39,617 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,036 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,578 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,110 miles

Front Both front tyres perished in tread

Front Both tyre valves perished

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear slight imbalance

Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,328 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 32,971 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 31,733 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,554 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 29,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear inner and outer drive shaft boots perished

Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,010 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,816 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,548 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 25,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,332 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,820 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 24,072 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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N3 BCT is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N3 BCT, 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

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What year was N3 BCT registered?

N3 BCT is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is N3 BCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 BCT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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