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E7 RFD

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

26,662 mi
Last recorded26,662 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 RFD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 26,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 26,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 26,408 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 26,404 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 26,399 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 26,394 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,382 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 25,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 25,824 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 25,172 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 25,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 24,754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,256 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 24,256 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 23,979 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 23,979 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2008 23,510 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 23,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,757 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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E7 RFD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E7 RFD, 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.

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What year was E7 RFD registered?

E7 RFD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is E7 RFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 RFD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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