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F2 HOB

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Beige Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,542 mi
Last recorded49,542 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 HOB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 49,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 49,480 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 49,412 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 49,279 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 49,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear registration plate illumination is operational but unable to establish effectiveness due to being tested in daylight.

Fail 25 Apr 2022 49,058 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 48,862 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 48,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 48,311 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,914 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 47,315 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,329 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 45,304 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer driveshaft boot cracking/deterioated.

Fail 10 Nov 2012 45,298 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside outer driveshaft boot cracking/deterioated.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,721 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,347 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 40,595 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 35,354 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 35,199 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2008 34,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 33,156 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,884 miles

all suspension wishbones corroded

oil leak

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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F2 HOB is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Beige with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 F2 HOB, 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 F2 HOB registered?

F2 HOB is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is F2 HOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 HOB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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