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R400 JAM

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Gold Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,633 mi
Last recorded27,633 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 JAM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 27,633 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 27,271 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 27,006 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 26,615 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 26,219 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 25,887 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 25,559 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 25,559 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 25,285 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 25,055 miles

offside outer driveshaft gaiter perished

various areas of chassis becoming corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 24,818 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 24,453 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,156 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 23,351 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 23,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,339 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 21,777 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,777 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 21,228 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,763 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 20,283 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,663 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,011 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 17,756 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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R400 JAM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Gold with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R400 JAM, 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

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What year was R400 JAM registered?

R400 JAM is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R400 JAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 JAM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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