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A17 KEU

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,562 mi
Last recorded51,562 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KEU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,562 miles

ALL 4 DISCS CORRODED

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED AND SPLITTING

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

both front tyres worn uneven

Fail 24 Jun 2020 51,546 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn uneven

ALL 4 DISCS CORRODED

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED AND SPLITTING

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,487 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,398 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,381 miles

all four tyres perished and splitng

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,362 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 51,354 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,309 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,744 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f & o/s/f upper & lower suspension arms corroded

park brake performance low

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2009 49,733 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f & o/s/f upper & lower suspension arms corroded

park brake performance low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,308 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 46,308 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 May 2008 46,308 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 48,235 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 48,235 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 44,036 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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A17 KEU is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 KEU, 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 A17 KEU registered?

A17 KEU is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is A17 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 KEU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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