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K5 NUK

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,476 mi
Last recorded73,476 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 NUK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 73,476 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 73,200 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 73,143 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 72,536 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 72,405 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 71,340 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 70,696 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,928 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 68,331 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 68,329 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,287 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 68,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 68,287 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 68,216 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,098 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,398 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 67,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 67,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,962 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 65,536 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside wiper blade poor

remover mirror hanger [drivers view law]

Pass 10 Jun 2005 65,526 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT SUGGEST EMMEDIATE RENEWAL

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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K5 NUK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green 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 K5 NUK, 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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K5 NUK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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