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R369 NGO

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,026 mi
Last recorded58,026 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 NGO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2025 58,026 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 56,696 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 56,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 54,579 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,986 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 53,763 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,765 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 51,107 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 49,951 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 45,758 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,023 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 42,483 miles

underside generally rusty on frame

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,741 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,232 miles

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

near side front and rear (inner face) discs corroded and pitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,121 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,851 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 33,379 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,264 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 29,345 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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R369 NGO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R369 NGO, 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 R369 NGO registered?

R369 NGO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R369 NGO safe to buy?

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