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R626 YTR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,162 mi
Last recorded37,162 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 YTR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 37,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking on outer wall of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 37,160 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 37,158 miles

oil leaking

under body slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2023 37,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,089 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 36,690 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 36,675 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,114 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 35,612 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both inner rack joints slight play

o/s front damper damp with oil

Pass 21 May 2007 32,660 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 29,624 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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R626 YTR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R626 YTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R626 YTR registered?

R626 YTR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R626 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 YTR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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