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R663 AKR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,473 mi
Last recorded65,473 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 AKR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 65,473 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2019 65,487 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 64,492 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 63,575 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,490 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 63,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

hazard warning lights flash very quickly

Fail 10 Aug 2012 63,489 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear hubs have slight leak

suspension has rust

Pass 19 Apr 2011 62,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,055 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 58,700 miles

After market rear light units fitted.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing age and wear.

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

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

Nearside and offside front tyres heavily worn inner edges.

Nearside and offside rear tyres low tread.

Nearside front inner brake pad wearing thin.

Oil leaks.

Surface corrosion and age to chassis, brake, suspension and steering components.

front pads worn and discs lipped and corroded.

Fail 14 Feb 2009 58,674 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

After market rear light units fitted.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing age and wear.

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

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

Nearside and offside front tyres heavily worn inner edges.

Nearside and offside rear tyres low tread.

Nearside front inner brake pad wearing thin.

Oil leaks.

Surface corrosion and age to chassis, brake, suspension and steering components.

front pads worn and discs lipped and corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2008 53,292 miles

Brake components showing general age and wear.

Nearside rear shock absorber damp.

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear.

Various minor oil leaks.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 47,126 miles

Front and rear brake discs lipped.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear diff weeping.

Suspension, chassis and brake components showing age and wear.

Various minor oil leaks,

Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,110 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 37,110 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R663 AKR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R663 AKR, 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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R663 AKR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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