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R103 ADX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,228 mi
Last recorded81,228 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 ADX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 81,228 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 81,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,573 miles

Offside Rear body mount is in poor condition (inner wheel arch)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,940 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 71,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,782 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED / THIN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front HEAD LAMP CHIPPED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside head lamp chipped

Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,743 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 62,654 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,837 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,278 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 58,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,759 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 51,233 miles

Nearside front rack boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,397 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,612 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 42,818 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 39,559 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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R103 ADX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc 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 R103 ADX, 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 R103 ADX registered?

R103 ADX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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