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R758 UKJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,728 mi
Last recorded43,728 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 UKJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,728 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,118 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 37,466 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,443 miles

all four rear drive shaft boots in poor condition

Pass 28 Dec 2006 35,361 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 35,343 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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R758 UKJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R758 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 R758 UKJ registered?

R758 UKJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R758 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R758 UKJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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