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R453 ATR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,361 mi
Last recorded50,361 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 ATR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 50,361 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 49,808 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 49,353 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 48,762 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 47,986 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 47,022 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 46,961 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,481 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 44,210 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,577 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,983 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 41,983 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,162 miles

both front tyre worn on inner edges

slight misting of oil around both rear hubs

under body component coated in undersill

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,019 miles

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

Nearside front tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

Offside front tyre 1mm on inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,499 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges,and beginning to perish

Pass 6 Feb 2010 35,872 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 35,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,562 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,383 miles

nearside headlight alignment on maximum setting

Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,823 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 31,823 miles

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

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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R453 ATR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red 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 R453 ATR, 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 R453 ATR registered?

R453 ATR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R453 ATR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 ATR 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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