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E80 TVR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,502 mi
Last recorded94,502 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE80 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 94,502 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 93,529 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 91,866 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 90,463 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,844 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 88,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 85,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,971 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,666 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 61,536 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,983 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 55,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 47,277 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,975 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,129 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,801 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,700 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,701 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 30,701 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to front screen

Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,435 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,572 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,025 miles

near side front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,673 miles

oil leak

rear drive shaft gaiters starting to perish

windscreen starting to de laminate

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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E80 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E80 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

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What year was E80 TVR registered?

E80 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is E80 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E80 TVR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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