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M222 ELM

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,726 mi
Last recorded24,726 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 ELM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 24,726 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 24,037 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 23,540 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 23,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 22,277 miles

BOTH nearside & offside handbrake performance JUST MEETING REQUIREMENTS for Mot

Engine oil leak - not excessive

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2021 21,205 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 20,218 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 19,764 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 19,202 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 19,202 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 18,858 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 18,858 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 18,012 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 18,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions not tested (over heating)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 16,200 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 14,226 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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M222 ELM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M222 ELM, 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 M222 ELM registered?

M222 ELM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M222 ELM safe to buy?

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