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R361 NGO

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,453 mi
Last recorded94,453 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 NGO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 94,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper Arm, Outer Ball Joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 91,443 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 88,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 86,603 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 85,206 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 83,842 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 83,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 83,194 miles

All four coil springs corroded

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 81,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,008 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,167 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,819 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,383 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,911 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,928 miles

oil leak(s) on engine

slight play in upper steering coupling u/j

Fail 1 Mar 2012 63,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

oil leak(s) on engine

slight play in upper steering coupling u/j

Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 61,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 59,333 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,030 miles

The N/S bonnet hinge is starting to work loose in the fibre glass

Fail 24 Feb 2009 57,008 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

The N/S bonnet hinge is starting to work loose in the fibre glass

Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,852 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,063 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 44,723 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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R361 NGO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R361 NGO, 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 R361 NGO registered?

R361 NGO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R361 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 NGO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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