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R420 VDV

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,404 mi
Last recorded76,404 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 VDV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 76,404 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 75,539 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Chrome coming off inside headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 72,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of engine oily--chassis and steering rack area

Pass 26 Nov 2022 70,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack/pipes area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 69,908 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 68,556 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 68,488 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 67,384 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,051 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 66,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 62,999 miles

chassis corroding in places

nearside front out rigger by passenger rear seat mounting, heavily corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 62,307 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 61,989 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

chassis frame very rusty

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 13 Apr 2013 60,316 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all front suspension arms rusty

body frame rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,726 miles

body frame rusty

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,647 miles

all 4 tyres rough tread

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jul 2009 55,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,864 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,517 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,928 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 45,921 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

adv corrosion around suspension arms and joints †adv rear hub seals damp

Pass 20 Jun 2006 40,432 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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R420 VDV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R420 VDV, 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 R420 VDV registered?

R420 VDV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R420 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 VDV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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