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R669 SRV

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,141 mi
Last recorded37,141 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

RegistrationR669 SRV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 37,141 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 36,559 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 35,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 34,784 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 33,846 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 32,476 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,502 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,440 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,714 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,891 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,564 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 27,170 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 27,166 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,203 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; chassis

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,384 miles

Oil leak

front and rear subframes corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2010 24,500 miles

Slight corrosion, Chassis

Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,611 miles

slight corrosion; chassis

Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,731 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion; chassis

Fail 6 Oct 2008 22,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight corrosion; chassis

Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,937 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,261 miles

nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

rear diff leaking oil

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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R669 SRV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R669 SRV, 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 R669 SRV registered?

R669 SRV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R669 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R669 SRV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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