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E12 TVR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,855 mi
Last recorded50,855 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 50,855 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 50,466 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,947 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 48,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 48,161 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,162 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 41,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 41,354 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 40,737 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 40,218 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 40,218 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,006 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,341 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,326 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,273 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,165 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,585 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 25,537 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 25,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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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E12 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E12 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E12 TVR?

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What year was E12 TVR registered?

E12 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is E12 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 TVR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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