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H2 RUS

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,383 mi
Last recorded84,383 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 RUS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 84,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 84,049 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 84,043 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 81,118 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 81,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 77,650 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 77,046 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,466 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 75,743 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 74,821 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,592 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 71,592 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,312 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 65,253 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,134 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,728 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 59,728 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,818 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 55,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 51,376 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 49,887 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,108 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 47,567 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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H2 RUS is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H2 RUS, 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 RUS registered?

H2 RUS is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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