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330 MUY

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,567 mi
Last recorded49,567 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration330 MUY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 49,567 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 48,941 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 48,643 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 47,268 miles

both front coil spring corroded

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Nov 2021 47,199 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,870 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 46,583 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 46,240 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 45,208 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 44,492 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,842 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,819 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 41,781 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 41,665 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,425 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2009 41,124 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,044 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,398 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 38,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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330 MUY is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 330 MUY, 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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How do I check the history of 330 MUY?

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What year was 330 MUY registered?

330 MUY is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 330 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 330 MUY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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