MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,749 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
N/S/R outer CV boot split.
O/S/R Outer and inner CV boots split.
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
N/S/R outer CV boot split.
O/S/R Outer and inner CV boots split.
Oil leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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R697 AAH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 R697 AAH, 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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R697 AAH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 November 1997.
Is R697 AAH safe to buy?
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