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R10 NFR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,331 mi
Last recorded70,331 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 NFR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 70,331 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 70,168 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 69,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 69,279 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 69,095 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 67,930 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 66,484 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,808 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 65,808 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 65,425 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 61,767 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 61,631 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,609 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,487 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,383 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,119 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 59,784 miles

all four rear cv boots perished

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 4 May 2011 59,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all four rear cv boots perished

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis needs attention as rusty

o/s/r inner cv boot splitting

rear arm bushes perished and moved

Fail 25 Mar 2010 56,292 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis needs attention as rusty

front suspension arm bushes perished both sides and moved across. same for front shockers

o/s/r inner cv boot splitting

rear arm bushes perished and moved

top axle bush perished

Pass 4 Apr 2009 52,355 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 52,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,434 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2008 48,427 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,148 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 46,348 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R10 NFR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R10 NFR, 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.

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What year was R10 NFR registered?

R10 NFR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R10 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 NFR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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