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R69 EAN

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,920 mi
Last recorded46,920 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 EAN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 46,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 46,582 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 46,263 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaks at rear axel near wheels

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 45,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 44,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 43,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,795 miles

Front suspention bump stops close to touching

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive various pas leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 40,795 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate incorrect type fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casings (1.1.15 (a))

Front suspention bump stops close to touching

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive various pas leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,328 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 38,324 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,934 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,644 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs inner face corroded,

Fail 17 Apr 2012 36,626 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs inner face corroded,

Pass 26 Jun 2010 36,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,336 miles

Rear number plate is back lit,

Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,553 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,353 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,350 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R69 EAN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R69 EAN, 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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R69 EAN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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