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R739 EWV

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,979 mi
Last recorded72,979 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 EWV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 72,979 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 72,034 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 72,034 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 70,988 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,693 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 68,236 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,103 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,183 miles

vehicle under sealed

Fail 18 Apr 2019 66,183 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working and stop (4.2.1 (a))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,466 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,661 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 64,661 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,554 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,716 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,376 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 59,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,994 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,227 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,639 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 49,690 miles

rear ryres on legal limit

Fail 4 Oct 2007 49,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

top fuel lines perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,764 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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R739 EWV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R739 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R739 EWV registered?

R739 EWV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R739 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R739 EWV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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