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G400 WAR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,079 mi
Last recorded47,079 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG400 WAR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 47,079 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,287 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 46,007 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 45,332 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play on limit (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 44,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 44,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 44,006 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,385 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 43,385 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,064 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,730 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake lever heavy to operate

Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,709 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside top suspension arm slight damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,367 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 37,338 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 37,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

see checklist 495049

Pass 5 Apr 2006 36,308 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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G400 WAR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G400 WAR, 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 G400 WAR registered?

G400 WAR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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