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660 SDV

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,653 mi
Last recorded72,653 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration660 SDV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 72,653 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute When operating hazards (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 72,653 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute When operating hazards (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 71,456 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 69,958 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 68,732 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 67,048 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,291 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 65,754 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 65,754 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,656 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 65,579 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 65,552 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,323 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,040 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 63,913 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 62,959 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 61,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,491 miles

hand brake only just met minimum requirement

Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 54,801 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 53,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 51,006 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 50,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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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660 SDV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 660 SDV, 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 660 SDV registered?

660 SDV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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