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N77 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

96,149 mi
Last recorded96,149 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN77 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 96,149 miles

Headlight beam deflectors fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2025 95,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,434 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 93,587 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 92,871 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 92,436 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 91,675 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 90,638 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 88,728 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,812 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,734 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,550 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,917 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,356 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 75,896 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,407 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 59,999 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,306 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,586 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 42,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

osr outer cv gaiter split

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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N77 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N77 TVR, 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 N77 TVR registered?

N77 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is N77 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N77 TVR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N77 TVR have outstanding finance?

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