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R746 YNA

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,643 mi
Last recorded88,643 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 YNA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 88,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 88,456 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,469 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,901 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,416 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,239 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,944 miles

slight surface corrosion to suspension components front & rear

Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,525 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

advanced deterioration perishing to rear d/s boots

advanced movement to prop/shaft & or gear box/diff

slight surfaces corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 80,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

advanced deterioration perishing to rear drive shaft boots

advanced movement to prop/shaft or poss diff/g/box

slight surface corrosion to suspension components front & rear

Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,360 miles

advanced deterioration & corrosion to front & rear brake discs inner faces

advanced surface corrosion to suspension components & chassis

Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advanced deterioration & corrosion to o/s/f & n/s/f lower wish borns

Pass 2 Jul 2007 73,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 41,125 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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R746 YNA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R746 YNA, 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 R746 YNA registered?

R746 YNA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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