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E5 TVR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,132 mi
Last recorded28,132 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 28,132 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 27,956 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 27,862 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 27,830 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 27,821 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 27,783 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 27,695 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 27,536 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 27,395 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,295 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,078 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,888 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,599 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,878 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,266 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,565 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,287 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 21,192 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,122 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 21,093 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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E5 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E5 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 E5 TVR?

You can check the full history of E5 TVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E5 TVR registered?

E5 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 May 1997.

Is E5 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 TVR shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E5 TVR have outstanding finance?

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