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R104 KGJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,626 mi
Last recorded28,626 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 KGJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 28,626 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 27,861 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 26,805 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 26,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 26,660 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 26,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 26,357 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 25,777 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,507 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 25,323 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,315 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R104 KGJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R104 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R104 KGJ registered?

R104 KGJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R104 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 KGJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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