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M9 BKW

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

79,193 mi
Last recorded79,193 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 BKW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 79,193 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 78,228 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 77,822 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 77,061 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,166 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 75,257 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 74,738 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 72,900 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 72,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 71,247 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,977 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 66,542 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,990 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,471 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,464 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,368 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,712 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,236 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 50,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,015 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,430 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 44,109 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 40,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Misting to near side of windscreen glass

Unable to find catch to open boot

Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,157 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded .

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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M9 BKW is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc 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 M9 BKW, 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 M9 BKW registered?

M9 BKW is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is M9 BKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 BKW shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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