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H2 NRG

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,000 mi
Last recorded23,000 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 NRG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 23,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 23,000 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 23,000 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 22,984 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 22,974 miles

front and rear suspension arms surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,597 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,946 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,692 miles

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF BOTH FRONT UPPER & LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,258 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 21,258 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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H2 NRG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 H2 NRG, 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 H2 NRG registered?

H2 NRG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is H2 NRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H2 NRG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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