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C11 MYE

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,634 mi
Last recorded33,634 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 MYE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 33,634 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 33,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 33,090 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 32,776 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 32,616 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 32,292 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,825 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 31,490 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,954 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 30,141 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 29,072 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,449 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 24,311 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,639 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,923 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,407 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 21,784 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,400 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,880 miles

Rear Disc pads appear to be getting thin but unable to guage exact thickness.

Fail 25 Aug 2006 18,880 miles

Rear Disc pads appear to be getting thin but unable to guage exact thickness.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MYE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MYE, 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 C11 MYE?

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What year was C11 MYE registered?

C11 MYE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is C11 MYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 MYE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C11 MYE have outstanding finance?

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