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R380 NGO

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,340 mi
Last recorded55,340 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 NGO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 55,340 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 54,648 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 54,056 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,646 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 50,430 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 50,424 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 50,117 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 48,083 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres perishing but no cords exposed

Fail 19 Sep 2015 46,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 44,488 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 44,484 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 40,791 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s rear driveshaft boot split

Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,791 miles

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

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

o/s rear driveshaft boot split

Pass 15 May 2012 37,652 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 37,651 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,416 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,999 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,542 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear driveshaft joint gaiter split

plug lead shorting on manifold

Fail 24 Mar 2009 29,542 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear driveshaft joint gaiter split

plug lead shorting on manifold

Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,989 miles

n/s rear drive shaft boot split, n/s front tyre on min

Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,448 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear outer drive shaft joint gaiter splitting

Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,809 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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R380 NGO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R380 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 R380 NGO registered?

R380 NGO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R380 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 NGO shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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