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NCZ 450

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,055 mi
Last recorded28,055 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCZ 450
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 28,055 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 27,549 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 27,374 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 26,922 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 26,550 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 26,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 26,120 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 25,618 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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NCZ 450 is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NCZ 450, 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 NCZ 450?

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What year was NCZ 450 registered?

NCZ 450 is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is NCZ 450 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCZ 450 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NCZ 450 have outstanding finance?

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