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L18 XXX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,167 mi
Last recorded36,167 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 XXX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 36,167 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 35,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 34,311 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 33,090 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 32,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 32,001 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 31,956 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,792 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 30,458 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 30,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,898 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,846 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,685 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 28,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,057 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 26,908 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,569 miles

n/s wiper rubber split

oil leak n/s/r hub

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,616 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,068 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,668 miles

o/s/r hub leaking oil

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,637 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 23,636 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,147 miles

o/s/r hub leaking oil

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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L18 XXX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L18 XXX, 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 L18 XXX registered?

L18 XXX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is L18 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 XXX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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