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R673 SRV

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,278 mi
Last recorded47,278 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 SRV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 47,278 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,236 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 47,017 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 46,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 45,862 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 45,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 44,017 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,616 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 43,269 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 42,763 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 41,736 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

rear hub seals leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2011 26,739 miles

new speedo head fitted at 4140

Pass 2 Oct 2010 41,410 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 41,082 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,740 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 40,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

n/s/r driveshaft gaiter split

o/s/r driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 21 Sep 2007 40,650 miles

n/s o/s rear cv gaitors split.

Pass 16 Sep 2006 40,500 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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R673 SRV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R673 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 R673 SRV registered?

R673 SRV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R673 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R673 SRV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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