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H18 AFS

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,976 mi
Last recorded40,976 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 AFS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 40,976 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 39,215 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 39,214 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 34,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 34,383 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 33,295 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 33,295 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 33,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil sump slightly damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2020 32,951 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 32,220 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 31,824 miles

Rear fuel filter pipes worn; resulting to hissing sound

Pass 3 Jun 2017 30,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 29,427 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 29,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 27,917 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,703 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyre valve stems perishing

front upper and lower suspension arms have slight corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2014 26,702 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyre valve stems perishing

front upper and lower suspension arms have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,920 miles

Battery Faulty/Discharged

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 25,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Battery Faulty/Discharged

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

Pass 10 Jun 2012 24,968 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,686 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 23,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 20,519 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,282 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 19,849 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 19,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,082 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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H18 AFS is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H18 AFS, 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 H18 AFS registered?

H18 AFS is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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