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C81 DER

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,991 mi
Last recorded61,991 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC81 DER
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 61,991 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering stiff and notchy operation

Pass 3 Jun 2025 61,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 61,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

steering operation rough

Pass 5 Jun 2023 61,531 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 61,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,310 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 61,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 61,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 61,199 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,846 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,736 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 60,335 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 59,244 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 56,679 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 51,703 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 47,974 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,441 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)

Rear offside body mounting to sub frame not as other side

Pass 13 May 2008 46,100 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 14 May 2007 45,931 miles

Inner Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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)

Fail 14 May 2007 45,931 miles

Inner Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2006 45,411 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 45,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear number plate light dim.

Fail 18 Apr 2006 45,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Number plate light dim.

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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C81 DER is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C81 DER, 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 C81 DER registered?

C81 DER is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is C81 DER safe to buy?

The MOT history for C81 DER shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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