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N400 JPW

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,512 mi
Last recorded66,512 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN400 JPW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 66,512 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 66,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 65,964 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 65,946 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 65,594 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 64,544 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 63,690 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,121 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 62,690 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,728 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 61,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,809 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,286 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,855 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 49,520 miles

o/s steering rack gaiter perishing

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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N400 JPW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N400 JPW, 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 N400 JPW registered?

N400 JPW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is N400 JPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N400 JPW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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