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R615 BLE

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,442 mi
Last recorded82,442 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 BLE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 82,442 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 82,208 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,489 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,370 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 76,288 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 71,916 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 70,716 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,046 miles

headlight reflectors tarnished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,578 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2011 67,598 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 65,279 miles

Chassis starting to rust.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 65,277 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Chassis starting to rust.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,861 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 64,747 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 64,712 miles

coloum uj slight play top

Pass 7 Jul 2005 63,779 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 63,776 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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R615 BLE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R615 BLE, 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 R615 BLE registered?

R615 BLE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 October 1997.

Is R615 BLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R615 BLE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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