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R527 HAX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,035 mi
Last recorded79,035 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 HAX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2023 79,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 78,109 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 75,350 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 71,763 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,679 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,238 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 53,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s chassis slight corrosion at body to chassis mounting areas

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,584 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 38,811 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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R527 HAX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R527 HAX, 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 R527 HAX registered?

R527 HAX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R527 HAX safe to buy?

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