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R211 LUG

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,520 mi
Last recorded80,520 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 LUG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 80,520 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 80,520 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 80,019 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 79,364 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 78,905 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 78,897 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 77,988 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 77,108 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,428 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 74,897 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,673 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 74,035 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 73,446 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 72,282 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 31 Jan 2011 70,704 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 2 Nov 2009 69,142 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,002 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 67,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 61,152 miles

front wishbones corroding. chassis corroding surface only

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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R211 LUG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R211 LUG, 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 R211 LUG registered?

R211 LUG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R211 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 LUG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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