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R697 AAH

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,749 mi
Last recorded32,749 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 AAH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 32,749 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 32,703 miles

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))

Pass 28 May 2024 32,642 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 32,593 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 32,518 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,463 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 32,463 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 32,424 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,375 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,323 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,287 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,281 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,238 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 32,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,122 miles

N/S/R outer CV boot split.

O/S/R Outer and inner CV boots split.

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 32,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,841 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,336 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,839 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 28,643 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 28,635 miles

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.

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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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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What year was R697 AAH registered?

R697 AAH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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