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R400 PJF

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,155 mi
Last recorded55,155 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 PJF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 55,155 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 54,604 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 54,103 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 53,491 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 52,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle treated with rust protection, unable to fully assess various components

Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,694 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,084 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,551 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,401 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,154 miles

front discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,680 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,391 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 36,391 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,616 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,058 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 28,058 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 PJF is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PJF, 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 R400 PJF?

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What year was R400 PJF registered?

R400 PJF is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R400 PJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 PJF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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