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M70 MNX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,230 mi
Last recorded57,230 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 MNX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 57,230 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 56,301 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 55,895 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 55,412 miles

offside lower seatbelt anchorage [delaminating/corroding]

Fail 1 Jun 2023 55,408 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

lower seatbelt anchorage corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 54,582 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

corrosion on nsf/osf lower seatbelt ancorage

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight runout on front/rear brakes [rbt]

Fail 13 Apr 2022 54,582 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

corrosion on front / rear brake discs

corrosion on nsf/osf lower seat belt ancorage

slight runout on front / rear brake discs [rbt]

Pass 3 May 2013 54,492 miles

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

Slight smear on wipers

Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,985 miles

Smear on wipers

Pass 3 May 2011 53,594 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,512 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 51,570 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 51,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,115 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 47,304 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 47,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,708 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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M70 MNX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M70 MNX, 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 M70 MNX registered?

M70 MNX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M70 MNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 MNX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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