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K4 ADB

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,223 mi
Last recorded46,223 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 ADB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 46,223 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 46,115 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 46,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 45,959 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 45,953 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts front steering universal joint rubbing on lamba sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 45,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 45,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 45,509 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,460 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 45,388 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 45,299 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,629 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 44,045 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,106 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 39,901 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,644 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,483 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 39,268 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 39,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 37,350 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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K4 ADB is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K4 ADB, 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 K4 ADB registered?

K4 ADB is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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