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C2 DBA

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,785 mi
Last recorded57,785 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 DBA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 57,785 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 57,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional with lettering to say what side to be fitted to (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional with lettering to say what side to be fitted to (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 57,650 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 57,410 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 57,234 miles

oil round offside rear drive shaft joint box in casing

Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,479 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,343 miles

Oil leak

traces off grease round offside rear drive shaft but joint boxed in

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,734 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,409 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,170 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,475 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,479 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 52,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 47,194 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 44,613 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 44,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 42,810 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 42,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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C2 DBA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C2 DBA, 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 C2 DBA registered?

C2 DBA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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