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R744 NDD

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,246 mi
Last recorded63,246 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 NDD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 63,246 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 60,714 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 60,714 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 58,525 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,292 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 58,292 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both ns and os front (5.2.3 (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 58,274 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,790 miles

All tyres age cracking

Chassis corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,180 miles

chassis rusting but sound

Fail 18 Jul 2014 57,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

chassis rusting but sound

Fail 5 Jun 2014 57,178 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

chassis corroded various places

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,802 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 55,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 55,646 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 54,315 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 54,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY TO ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN

Pass 22 Apr 2006 54,192 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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R744 NDD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R744 NDD, 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 R744 NDD registered?

R744 NDD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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