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N60 NDR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,805 mi
Last recorded58,805 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 NDR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 58,805 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 56,744 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 55,481 miles

Front wipers wont park

Fail 18 Jul 2024 55,480 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front wipers wont park

Pass 28 Dec 2023 54,922 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 52,718 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,703 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,832 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 51,124 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,254 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,277 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 49,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,801 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 47,828 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 47,818 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,990 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,441 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,231 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 39,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise nearside rear and offside rear handbrake cable outer casing rubbing on suspension arms

Pass 27 Sep 2006 31,649 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable striking lower suspension arm

Pass 28 Oct 2005 24,351 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 24,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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N60 NDR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N60 NDR, 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 N60 NDR registered?

N60 NDR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is N60 NDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N60 NDR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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