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E649 TVR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,097 mi
Last recorded33,097 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE649 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 33,097 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 33,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 32,771 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,752 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 32,528 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,428 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 32,218 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,639 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,307 miles

outer chassis rails corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,926 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 29,562 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 28,600 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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E649 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E649 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 E649 TVR?

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What year was E649 TVR registered?

E649 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is E649 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E649 TVR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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