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S698 NFR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

39,854 mi
Last recorded39,854 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 NFR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 39,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 39,411 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 38,503 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 38,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 37,882 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 37,271 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 37,039 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 36,233 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,811 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 35,811 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 35,747 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)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 35,747 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 35,450 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,039 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 35,039 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,228 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,130 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriated

small amount of play in both upper front wishbone bushes

Fail 18 Mar 2011 34,128 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all exhaust mounting rubbers deteriated

small amount of play in both upper front wishbone bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,128 miles

rear brake discs corroded, o/s & n/s inner & outer driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,124 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking , both front top suspension arms corroded .side chassis membres corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2008 34,124 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 33,745 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 33,745 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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,739 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 32,739 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)

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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S698 NFR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 44,479 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 S698 NFR, 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 27 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S698 NFR registered?

S698 NFR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S698 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S698 NFR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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