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E738 TVR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,963 mi
Last recorded45,963 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE738 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 45,963 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 45,886 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 45,878 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 45,774 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 45,670 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 45,512 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 45,324 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 45,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 44,438 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 43,901 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 43,142 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 43,128 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,606 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 42,277 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 41,918 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 41,399 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 40,586 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 40,187 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 37,364 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2006 31,706 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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E738 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E738 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 E738 TVR?

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What year was E738 TVR registered?

E738 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is E738 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E738 TVR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E738 TVR have outstanding finance?

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