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11 TVR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,606 mi
Last recorded24,606 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 24,606 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 24,500 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 24,205 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 23,955 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 23,714 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 23,608 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 22,796 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 22,227 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 21,741 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 21,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/35R19 85Y Avon ZZ3 (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres starting to perish 265/30R19 93Y

Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,160 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 20,037 miles

front tyres cracking

rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,952 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,160 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 19,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight play in offside top shock absorber bush

Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,959 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 18,844 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,390 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,513 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 17,240 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 16,937 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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11 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 11 TVR, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 11 TVR registered?

11 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is 11 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 TVR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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