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M1 WWK

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

49,251 mi
Last recorded49,251 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 WWK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 49,251 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 48,896 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,428 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 47,750 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,318 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 46,794 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 45,795 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,089 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,264 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

Front oil leak eng

Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,837 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,269 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,628 miles

Oil leak

chips in screen

Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,094 miles

Oil leak

chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,674 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,627 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 27,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,895 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 26,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,401 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 24,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface rust on chassis tubes through out may need attention shortley

Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,185 miles

n/s rack gaiter perished, n/s/r tyre 2 m.m. surface rust on chasis tubes may need attention shortly

Pass 9 Dec 2006 20,260 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.....both rear tyres getting low....nearside headlamp aim on lower limits...

Pass 17 Dec 2005 19,629 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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M1 WWK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 M1 WWK, 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 M1 WWK registered?

M1 WWK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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