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R400 JSS

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,791 mi
Last recorded45,791 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 JSS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 45,791 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 44,923 miles

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Pass 15 Aug 2024 44,741 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2023 44,067 miles

under trays fitted front - rear

Pass 11 Aug 2022 43,472 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear Handbrake efficiency on limit at time of test will require attention soon

Under Trays fitted front-rear

Pass 4 Aug 2021 42,698 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 42,281 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 42,281 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 41,398 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 40,235 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 40,078 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,890 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,236 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,551 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 38,299 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,972 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,452 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,894 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 34,413 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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R400 JSS is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R400 JSS, 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 R400 JSS registered?

R400 JSS is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R400 JSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 JSS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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