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R672 SRV

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,747 mi
Last recorded50,747 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 SRV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 50,747 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,417 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,897 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 49,198 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 47,679 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,613 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 46,146 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 44,453 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 43,083 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front + rear suspension arms slightly corroded

advise n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2007 43,083 miles

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

advise front + rear suspension arms slightly corroded

advise n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2006 41,152 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 41,152 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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R672 SRV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R672 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.

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What year was R672 SRV registered?

R672 SRV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R672 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R672 SRV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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