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R30 PJK

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,195 mi
Last recorded88,195 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 PJK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,195 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 87,456 miles

exhaust has slight blow at manifold on joint

Pass 13 Nov 2021 86,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,964 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 84,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 May 2019 79,895 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 71,082 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,907 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake disc surfaces corroded

nearside handbrake lever has very limited movement

steering lock not operating (engine immobiliser appears to be fitted)

various areas of corrosion to chassis

Fail 26 Jun 2015 62,907 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake disc surfaces corroded

nearside handbrake lever has very limited movement

nearside wiper blade worn

power steering operation noisy

steering lock not operating (engine immobiliser appears to be fitted)

various areas of corrosion to chassis

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,255 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 56,841 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 56,738 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,096 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 56,096 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 55,307 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 55,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,222 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R30 PJK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R30 PJK, 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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R30 PJK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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