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R50 PJF

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,572 mi
Last recorded24,572 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 PJF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 24,572 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 24,493 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 24,445 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 24,103 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 23,802 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 23,477 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 23,213 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 23,075 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 22,844 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 21,765 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 21,272 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 21,272 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,879 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 17,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 15,897 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,744 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 8,808 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 8,178 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 7,658 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 6,673 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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R50 PJF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R50 PJF, 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 R50 PJF registered?

R50 PJF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R50 PJF safe to buy?

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