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E11 GJB

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

35,007 mi
Last recorded35,007 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 GJB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 35,007 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 34,676 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 34,156 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 34,062 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 33,791 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 33,347 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 33,174 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,082 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 33,017 miles

engine and gearbox have slight oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,928 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,862 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 32,563 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,459 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,423 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,536 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 31,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,990 miles

Corrosion (not serious)evident around O/S/F upper rear wishbone mounting on the chassis.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,374 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,841 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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E11 GJB is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 E11 GJB, 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 E11 GJB registered?

E11 GJB is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is E11 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E11 GJB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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