MOT Status
ValidMileage
79,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front lower arms corroded
all brake discs slightly corroded/pitted
slight leak from gearbox
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
chip in the windscreen
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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R5 ELR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 R5 ELR, 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 R5 ELR registered?
R5 ELR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 November 1997.
Is R5 ELR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R5 ELR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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