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R44 DDD

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,925 mi
Last recorded79,925 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 DDD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 79,925 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 78,635 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 78,635 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 77,539 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,528 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 75,528 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 74,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,946 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 73,387 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,439 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,751 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,848 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,895 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,137 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 63,136 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,636 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 57,101 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,799 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,006 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,334 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 45,429 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,566 miles

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

o/s/f brake flexible hose slightly twisted

o/s/r handbrake reading lower than n/s/r

Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,925 miles

CHASSIS RUSTY

Fail 20 Oct 2006 37,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

CHASSIS RUSTY

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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R44 DDD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R44 DDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R44 DDD registered?

R44 DDD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R44 DDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 DDD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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