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R733 EWV

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,248 mi
Last recorded79,248 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 EWV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 79,248 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 78,194 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 76,279 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 76,276 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 76,276 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside has general corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all outer chassis tubes very corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 79,578 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all outer chassis tubes very corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear outer chassis tubes very corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2013 78,270 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear outer chassis tubes very corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,287 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 76,276 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 78,279 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 76,476 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front & rear brake discs pitted

outer chassis tubes corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 76,276 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 78,276 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

number plate lights poor

Pass 16 Nov 2007 78,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 78,276 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 76,276 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 76,273 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disk is rusty.

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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R733 EWV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R733 EWV, 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 R733 EWV registered?

R733 EWV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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