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R670 FTN

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,671 mi
Last recorded84,671 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR670 FTN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 84,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

F&R SUBFRAME AND SILLS CORROSION

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing F NS/OS R NS/OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 84,649 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

modified for track and road

Pass 22 Jan 2019 84,646 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 84,227 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,523 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 82,867 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 79,402 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 76,961 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 76,961 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2011 76,114 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 75,315 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,315 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 73,010 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 73,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 71,711 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 71,378 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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R670 FTN 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 R670 FTN, 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 R670 FTN registered?

R670 FTN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R670 FTN 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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