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R729 XJW

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,240 mi
Last recorded56,240 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 XJW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2021 56,240 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 54,281 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 53,950 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,903 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,771 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,358 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,953 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,559 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 49,948 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,046 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,413 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,978 miles

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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R729 XJW is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R729 XJW, 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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How do I check the history of R729 XJW?

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What year was R729 XJW registered?

R729 XJW is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R729 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R729 XJW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R729 XJW have outstanding finance?

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