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R725 DBJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

47,970 mi
Last recorded47,970 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 DBJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 47,970 miles

Central Rear fuel hose deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2025 46,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 45,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel hoses perished

parking brake poor

Pass 1 Jun 2023 45,827 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 45,736 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,439 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 44,676 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 43,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 43,622 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 42,416 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,999 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,891 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,453 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,055 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 34,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 3 Sep 2012 32,967 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,484 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 8 Sep 2010 31,167 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,307 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,013 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,628 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,093 miles

slight wheel bearing noise offside rear

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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R725 DBJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R725 DBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R725 DBJ registered?

R725 DBJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R725 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 DBJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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