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ABH 450C

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,602 mi
Last recorded74,602 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABH 450C
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 74,602 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 73,985 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 72,075 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 71,129 miles

Offside Rear slight hub oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2020 69,757 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 69,741 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,232 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 65,028 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,791 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 60,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,852 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 59,348 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 58,645 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,091 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,993 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,080 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 53,701 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,701 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,947 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 49,653 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 47,109 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (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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ABH 450C is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow 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 ABH 450C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABH 450C?

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What year was ABH 450C registered?

ABH 450C is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is ABH 450C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABH 450C shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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