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R102 KGJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,890 mi
Last recorded50,890 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 KGJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 50,890 miles

o/s/r body scouring bolt loose

Pass 17 Oct 2023 49,915 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 49,908 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Poor chassis condition .

Pass 3 Sep 2022 49,517 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 48,671 miles

Engine oil cap damaged

Engine oil leaks

Engine sump pan damaged

Hazard light switch damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,716 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 47,064 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 46,646 miles

Chassis corroded & holed nearside front & offside front corners behind wheels

Nearside front tyre close to wear bars

Offside front tyre cracking/worn side wall

Offside rear tyre close to wear bars & cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2017 46,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 46,067 miles

Offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2015 44,862 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,530 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2013 44,024 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,549 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,829 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 40,829 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,129 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 40,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,094 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,379 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 35,379 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,442 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s rear inner and outer cv gaitors slit

Pass 24 Jun 2006 29,869 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 29,869 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R102 KGJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R102 KGJ, 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 R102 KGJ registered?

R102 KGJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R102 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 KGJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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