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N8 RJK

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,656 mi
Last recorded35,656 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 RJK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 35,656 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 35,352 miles

All 4 tyre ove ten years old

Pass 11 Jul 2024 34,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 34,172 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 32,999 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,722 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,540 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,091 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 31,088 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 31,048 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

coolant leak

oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,834 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,688 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,051 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,323 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,258 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 19,335 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 19,335 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both front tyres wearing badly on both edges †Slight oil leak from gearbox area

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

Fail 2 Nov 2005 19,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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N8 RJK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N8 RJK, 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

How do I check the history of N8 RJK?

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What year was N8 RJK registered?

N8 RJK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is N8 RJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 RJK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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