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L800 TVR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 10,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 9,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 9,758 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 9,127 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 86,888 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 7,563 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 6,520 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 74,300 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 72,663 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 72,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 68,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,494 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 65,494 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 65,479 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

severe engine oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2012 61,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,029 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 60,601 miles

slight play in steering rack side arms

Fail 19 Nov 2011 60,601 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack side arms

Pass 8 Jan 2011 59,206 miles

Oil leak

all tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 58,237 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,241 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 53,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise oil leak from front of engine

advise oil leak from rear

Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,093 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 51,077 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 48,533 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2004 43,867 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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L800 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L800 TVR, 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 L800 TVR registered?

L800 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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