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A450 TVR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,963 mi
Last recorded95,963 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA450 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 95,963 miles

Oil residue around engine and gearbox

Pass 17 Sep 2024 95,466 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 95,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp ON LIMIT (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 94,749 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 94,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 93,682 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 93,599 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 90,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 85,289 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 83,500 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,059 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 63,287 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 60,985 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 59,155 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 58,180 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 58,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear no plate incorrect type

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,738 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 54,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2010 52,044 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 30,236 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 7 May 2009 50,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 May 2008 46,877 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,401 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 43,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 41,271 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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A450 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A450 TVR, 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 A450 TVR registered?

A450 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is A450 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A450 TVR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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