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R752 UKJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,842 mi
Last recorded78,842 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 UKJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 78,842 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 76,059 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 67,243 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 67,006 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 65,766 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 63,415 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 62,079 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 59,544 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 59,544 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 56,321 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 56,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,418 miles

Front exhaust has small leak of gases

Nearside Rear Small oil leak from hub assembly

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,780 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 42,780 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

hand brake effort only just meets required efficiency

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,125 miles

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,228 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,137 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 40,134 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,583 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,701 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,601 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 32,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,607 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 25,811 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 25,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front suspension arms corroded,,,,,,,,,

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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R752 UKJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R752 UKJ, 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 R752 UKJ registered?

R752 UKJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R752 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R752 UKJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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