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R749 AGC

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,710 mi
Last recorded59,710 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 AGC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 59,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 59,347 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 59,311 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering tube (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering tube (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 58,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 56,198 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,326 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,720 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 54,720 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,744 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,807 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 51,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,589 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,107 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,066 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,881 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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R749 AGC 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 82.4%.

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 R749 AGC, 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 R749 AGC registered?

R749 AGC is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R749 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R749 AGC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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