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R739 XJW

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,770 mi
Last recorded62,770 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 62,770 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 62,519 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 61,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 61,485 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 60,830 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,325 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion under vehicle

very small chip in front windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,273 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 59,273 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 58,395 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 57,729 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 56,704 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 55,840 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 55,377 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,554 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 53,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,686 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 XJW is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R739 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R739 XJW registered?

R739 XJW is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R739 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R739 XJW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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