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R417 YOF

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,767 mi
Last recorded68,767 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 YOF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 68,767 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 68,462 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 68,158 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 68,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 67,608 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 67,587 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 66,853 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 65,114 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 59,759 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 57,450 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,607 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,757 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,170 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,129 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 51,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,557 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 48,395 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 47,798 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 45,829 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 45,829 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

o/s door mirror glass loose

Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,194 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 44,615 miles

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

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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R417 YOF 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 79.2%.

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 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 R417 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.

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What year was R417 YOF registered?

R417 YOF is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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