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R11 MMM

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,187 mi
Last recorded51,187 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 MMM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 51,187 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 50,673 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,541 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,346 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 47,917 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 47,917 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,144 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,373 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,202 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,034 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,487 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 42,487 miles

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

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

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 22 Dec 2011 42,452 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 42,452 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,909 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,690 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,119 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,294 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 30,294 miles

Centre Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,782 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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R11 MMM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R11 MMM, 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 R11 MMM registered?

R11 MMM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R11 MMM safe to buy?

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