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R105 GMA

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,684 mi
Last recorded56,684 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 GMA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 56,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,317 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,785 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 54,731 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,186 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 52,895 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,537 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 49,015 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

n/s/r inner cv boot deteriorated

n/s/r outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

o/s/r inner cv boot split

o/s/r outer cv boot deteriorated

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Fail 6 Sep 2013 47,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

n/s/r inner cv boot deteriorated

n/s/r outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

o/s/r inner cv boot split

o/s/r outer cv boot deteriorated

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,145 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,623 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,638 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,972 miles

chassis corrossion present

Pass 19 Jan 2008 40,624 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 38,073 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 38,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 20 Jan 2006 35,393 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 35,334 miles

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

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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R105 GMA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 R105 GMA, 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 R105 GMA registered?

R105 GMA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R105 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 GMA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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