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R378 NGO

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,685 mi
Last recorded26,685 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 NGO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 26,685 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 26,680 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack light misting (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 26,666 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack misting (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 26,647 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 26,503 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 26,330 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 26,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 25,884 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 25,759 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 25,639 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 25,552 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 25,029 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,870 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,441 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,249 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 23,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,447 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,001 miles

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

nearside and offside front to rear chassis outriggers starting to corrode

Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,171 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 5 Jul 2006 19,816 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

power steering rack damp

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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R378 NGO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R378 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 R378 NGO registered?

R378 NGO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R378 NGO safe to buy?

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