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148 JHY

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,692 mi
Last recorded22,692 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration148 JHY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 22,692 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 22,692 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2026 22,662 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 22,663 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 22,663 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2022 22,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2020 22,537 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 22,040 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,504 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,072 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 20,499 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 19,794 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 19,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 18,554 miles

Crack on drivers side windscreen

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear no.plate has film covering

Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,554 miles

Crack on drivers side windscreen

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

Rear no.plate has film covering

Pass 22 Oct 2011 17,777 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,228 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,572 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,869 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,302 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 14,522 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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148 JHY is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue 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 148 JHY, 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 148 JHY registered?

148 JHY is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is 148 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 148 JHY 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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