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J555 CHM

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,737 mi
Last recorded54,737 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 54,737 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 53,633 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 52,330 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,856 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,684 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 48,278 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 46,265 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 45,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 May 2017 44,649 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 43,669 miles

rear chassis starting to corrode

upper wishbones corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 43,106 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 43,106 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 42,205 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 41,387 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 41,387 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 40,560 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r outer drive shaft gaitor perished

Pass 10 May 2011 37,691 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 37,672 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 35,233 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 35,233 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 34,647 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 34,647 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 32,038 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,251 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 28,251 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 24,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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J555 CHM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J555 CHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J555 CHM registered?

J555 CHM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 February 1997.

Is J555 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 CHM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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