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K18 MRA

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,958 mi
Last recorded33,958 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 MRA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 33,958 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 33,834 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 33,054 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 32,660 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 31,898 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 31,896 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 31,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 31,038 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,904 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 30,864 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,690 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 30,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. offside (1.8)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background rear (6.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,564 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 30,556 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 30,505 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 30,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2012 30,410 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 29,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,648 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,857 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,046 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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K18 MRA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K18 MRA, 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

How do I check the history of K18 MRA?

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What year was K18 MRA registered?

K18 MRA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is K18 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 MRA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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