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K7 VRK

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

57,466 mi
Last recorded57,466 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 VRK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 57,466 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 57,465 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 56,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 56,502 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 55,866 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 55,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 55,560 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also low (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps incorrect number plate fitted (lamps are behind no.plate) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 55,394 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 54,784 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 54,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 54,480 miles

Nearside Rear Inner hub oil seal leak not leaking on to disc

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,984 miles

dampness around the nsr hub oil seal

Fail 1 Oct 2018 53,984 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

dampness around the nsr hub oil seal

Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,616 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,299 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 53,299 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,583 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 49,458 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,268 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 49,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,950 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,658 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,380 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,029 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

screen damage

Fail 5 Oct 2009 48,029 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

screen damage

Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,325 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 47,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,678 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 46,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,899 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 45,890 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre mirror missing

front lower suspension arm bushes just starting to become unbonded (both sides)

front tyres cracking

fuel pipes perished (under bonnet)

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside tyre near limit

parking brake cable insecore

play in power rack

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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K7 VRK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 K7 VRK, 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 K7 VRK registered?

K7 VRK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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