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H11 EYD

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

57,304 mi
Last recorded57,304 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 EYD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 57,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rose joint rusty and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner pad face rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner pad face rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar rose joint rusty and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner pad face rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar rose joint rusty and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar rose joint rusty and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner pad face rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 57,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rose joint rusty and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner pad face rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner pad face rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar rose joint rusty and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner pad face rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar rose joint rusty and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar rose joint rusty and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner pad face rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 57,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 57,185 miles

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

Slight play in all anti roll bar drop links.

Fail 9 Feb 2023 57,184 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight play in all anti roll bar drop links.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 56,868 miles

Slight play in all drop links.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,065 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,237 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 54,330 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,800 miles

Front Both Anti Roll Bar Drop Links Have Slight Play

Front Suspension, Brake & Steering Components Have Slight Corrosion

Oil Leaks

Rear Axle Oil Leak

Rear Both Anti Roll Bar Drop Links Have Slight Play

Rear Both Tyres Close To Legal Limit On 3mm 225 50 16 92W Michlein

Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,402 miles

Engine Hunting

Oil Leaks

Slight Underside Corrosion On Chassis / Frame

Fail 18 Jul 2016 53,402 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)

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

Engine Hunting

Oil Leaks

Slight Underside Corrosion On Chassis / Frame

Pass 9 Jul 2015 52,928 miles

Oil leak

both front caliper bosies have developed surface rust

osf top arm / inner anchorage point / bush is getting weak / may need attn later /ok at present

Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,406 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 50,406 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges tread on legal limits 1.6mm

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,226 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 49,223 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge tread low,slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links-non standard.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,750 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 46,750 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front and rear discs light corrosion

rear number plate honeycomb effect

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,907 miles

Front suspension and rear chassis components starting to corrode

Front tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Mar 2010 43,901 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front suspension and rear chassis components starting to corrode

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,157 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,827 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 34,028 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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H11 EYD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 H11 EYD, 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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H11 EYD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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