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R11 NPJ

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,330 mi
Last recorded57,330 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 NPJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 57,330 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 57,290 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction WIPERS INCORRECTLY PARKING (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 57,058 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 57,023 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 57,023 miles

Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 56,922 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 56,902 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 56,789 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 56,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 56,728 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,537 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,315 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 55,792 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 55,792 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,751 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 54,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 54,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

handbrake cables worn

lower arms rusty

slight blow on exhaust

under body structure rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,590 miles

main chassis has heavy serface corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2009 53,622 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 50,701 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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R11 NPJ is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NPJ, 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 R11 NPJ registered?

R11 NPJ is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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