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R362 NGO

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,296 mi
Last recorded66,296 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 NGO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 66,296 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 66,065 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 65,740 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 65,397 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 65,015 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,394 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,662 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 63,359 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,050 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 63,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,790 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 62,768 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 62,606 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 62,336 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 56,403 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,403 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,219 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,492 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,116 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 51,440 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 51,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 49,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,781 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 48,356 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 47,828 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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R362 NGO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R362 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R362 NGO?

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What year was R362 NGO registered?

R362 NGO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R362 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R362 NGO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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