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D18 TVR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,236 mi
Last recorded54,236 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 54,236 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 53,979 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 53,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,219 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,456 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 50,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,821 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,417 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,432 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 45,169 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,768 miles

sticker in swept area (behind rear view mirror) but not obstructing view to front

Fail 21 Mar 2013 43,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sticker in swept area (behind rear view mirror) but not obstructing view to front

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,822 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,908 miles

advise the wish bone units have light corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,701 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

poor pattern n/s headlight

uneven wear front tyres

Fail 23 Jul 2010 38,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

poor pattern n/s headlight

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,315 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washers are poor

Pass 30 May 2008 37,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

heavey surface corrosion to all suspension arms and main chassis components under vehicle

power steering fluid appears low

steering rack appears oiley

uneven wear to both rear tyres

uneven wear to o/s front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,393 miles

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

surface corrosion front suspension arms

Pass 25 May 2006 37,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to n/s/f lower suspension arm

heavy surface corrosion to upper and loer front suspemsion wishbones

slight distorsion o/s/f brake disc

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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D18 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D18 TVR, 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 D18 TVR registered?

D18 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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