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R413 YOF

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,960 mi
Last recorded52,960 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 YOF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 52,960 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 52,586 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 52,000 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 52,000 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 50,842 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 50,750 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 50,360 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,535 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 48,694 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,508 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 47,484 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,169 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,026 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,430 miles

1` blades .2,both rear anti roll bar link rubbers wqorn

Pass 20 May 2010 45,048 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 44,694 miles

Oil leak

front and rear suspension componants slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 44,132 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,655 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,422 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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R413 YOF is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R413 YOF, 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 R413 YOF registered?

R413 YOF is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R413 YOF safe to buy?

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