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R674 SRV

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,492 mi
Last recorded76,492 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 SRV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 76,492 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 75,294 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 74,298 miles

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2022 73,272 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 72,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer chassis body mount brackets corroded

Nearside outer chassis corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside outer chassis body mount brackets corroded

Offside outer chassis corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 71,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis very rusty/corroding

headlight beam defectors fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 71,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis very rusty/corroding

headlight beam defectors fitted

nearside rear inner cv gaiter split

offside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

offside rear inner cv gaiter split

Pass 24 May 2016 71,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 70,212 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,877 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,627 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,631 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 57,869 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 55,589 miles

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

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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R674 SRV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R674 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 R674 SRV registered?

R674 SRV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R674 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R674 SRV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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