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300 EXG

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,444 mi
Last recorded24,444 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration300 EXG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2023 24,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 23,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rack boot weeping fluid

Pass 10 May 2017 23,067 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,816 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,323 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,817 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 21,295 miles

all tyres starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,662 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,605 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,376 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,128 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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300 EXG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 300 EXG, 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 300 EXG registered?

300 EXG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 July 1997.

Is 300 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 300 EXG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 300 EXG have outstanding finance?

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