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R736 XJW

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,902 mi
Last recorded74,902 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 XJW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,902 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 70,884 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,003 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,065 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,814 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 41,814 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 May 2014 40,538 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 37,857 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 37,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,436 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 36,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 34,263 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 34,248 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,212 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,212 miles

both rear driveshaft outer cv boots split

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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R736 XJW is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R736 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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What year was R736 XJW registered?

R736 XJW is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R736 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R736 XJW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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