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L1 JAJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,184 mi
Last recorded40,184 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 JAJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 40,184 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 40,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 40,107 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 40,069 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 40,028 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 40,010 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,008 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,999 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 39,999 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened hand brake cable chafing on rear suspension (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance incomplete (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened hand brake cable chafing on rear suspension (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

near side front wheel rim touching suspension arm on full lock

Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,887 miles

oil leak from near side rear cv joint ?

Fail 5 Aug 2014 39,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

oil leak from near side rear cv joint ?

Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,759 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 39,378 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 39,238 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake hoses feel soft

Pass 27 May 2010 38,828 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,391 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 38,130 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,389 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all front and rear suspention componants are very rusty and would benifit attention

Pass 19 Aug 2005 37,068 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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L1 JAJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L1 JAJ, 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

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What year was L1 JAJ registered?

L1 JAJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is L1 JAJ safe to buy?

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