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R45 TOK

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,059 mi
Last recorded36,059 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 TOK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 36,059 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 35,513 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 35,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 35,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 35,153 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))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 35,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 35,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 34,695 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 34,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 33,705 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 33,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,760 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 31,760 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r inner driveshaft boot split

n/s/r outer drivshaft boot cracked

o/s/r drivshaft inner cv boot cracked

o/s/r drivshaft outer cv boot split

Pass 9 Aug 2014 31,093 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,670 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,555 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,036 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 33,693 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,693 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,403 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,708 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 14,687 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 10,203 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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R45 TOK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R45 TOK, 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 R45 TOK registered?

R45 TOK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R45 TOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 TOK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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