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R11 DFP

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,909 mi
Last recorded44,909 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 DFP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 44,909 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 44,600 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,505 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,369 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,266 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,141 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 43,874 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 43,766 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 43,340 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 43,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2010 42,692 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2009 40,352 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 40,352 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 38,506 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 37,822 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,822 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,279 miles

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

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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R11 DFP is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R11 DFP, 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 R11 DFP registered?

R11 DFP is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R11 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 DFP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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