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C10 RMS

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,687 mi
Last recorded69,687 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 RMS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 69,687 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 69,676 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 68,787 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 68,758 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 67,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 66,980 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not illuminated (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 65,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,993 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 62,990 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 61,922 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 61,214 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 60,082 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 59,317 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,455 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 57,512 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 57,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

full chassis rotten throughout and in VERY poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,950 miles

chassis rails very dry and rusty and in poor condition

rear hose brake ferrules rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2010 52,950 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

chassis rails very dry and rusty and in poor condition

offside rear driveshaft outer boot split

rear hose brake ferrules rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,459 miles

nearside headlamp aim just within tolerance to right

suspension arms/chassis rails dry and rusty in places

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,501 miles

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 17 Aug 2007 44,428 miles

slight corrosion starting on chassis

Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,496 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 40,264 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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C10 RMS is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C10 RMS, 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 C10 RMS registered?

C10 RMS is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is C10 RMS safe to buy?

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