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R453 VLK

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,604 mi
Last recorded56,604 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 VLK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 56,604 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack, imput shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 56,186 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 55,067 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 55,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 54,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 54,312 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 54,312 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 53,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 52,159 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,065 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,640 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,953 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,999 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis generally rusty where the coating has worn away

Fail 2 Aug 2012 99,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis generally rusty where the coating has worn away

Pass 2 Aug 2011 88,216 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 88,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 84,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,744 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2009 84,695 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 84,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 82,290 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 82,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bonnet hinge pulling away from bonnet on o/s

n/s and o/s engine mounts perished

screen washers squirting everywhere

Fail 15 May 2006 75,419 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2006 75,419 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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R453 VLK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

R453 VLK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R453 VLK shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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