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C11 MRA

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,061 mi
Last recorded38,061 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 MRA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 38,061 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 37,402 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 37,198 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 36,808 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 36,346 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 36,126 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 35,842 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 34,783 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 34,783 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 33,745 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 33,048 miles

number plates changed at time of test

Pass 12 May 2015 32,116 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 30,540 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 29,639 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front steering rack gaitor needs looking t.

Pass 12 May 2012 27,989 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,276 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,499 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 21,074 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,072 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 17,888 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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C11 MRA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C11 MRA, 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

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What year was C11 MRA registered?

C11 MRA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is C11 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 MRA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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