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G6 JPG

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,989 mi
Last recorded39,989 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 JPG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 39,989 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 39,520 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 39,497 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 39,239 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 38,660 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 37,548 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,161 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,581 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres starting to crack on outside edge of tyre 245/45/16

Pass 18 Aug 2015 34,043 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,179 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 32,117 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,499 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,236 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 27,640 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 26,572 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 26,235 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,922 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 25,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to assess b/master cylinder etc

Pass 1 Nov 2005 25,479 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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)

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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G6 JPG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G6 JPG, 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 G6 JPG registered?

G6 JPG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 April 1997.

Is G6 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G6 JPG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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