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R41 LJF

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,111 mi
Last recorded31,111 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 LJF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 31,111 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 28,643 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 28,643 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 27,236 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 27,236 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 25,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 24,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. when released (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 23,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. when released (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 22,245 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 21,010 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 19,426 miles

Nearside wiper poor

Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,239 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,047 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,460 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 15,095 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,780 miles

all tyres starting to crack, but not showing cords

Fail 2 Apr 2007 14,780 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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R41 LJF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R41 LJF, 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 R41 LJF registered?

R41 LJF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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