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R774 AAH

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,627 mi
Last recorded92,627 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 AAH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 92,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

water in n/s rear light

Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,904 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 91,655 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,410 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,263 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 91,255 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 91,246 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,608 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,733 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

water leak from rad

Fail 6 Oct 2015 87,376 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

water leak from rad

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 84,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,486 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,123 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,311 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,520 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,932 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 68,699 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 68,697 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

WIPER RACK IS WORN. REAR DIFF BUSH IS SPLIT AND WORN TO EXCESS. NSF AND OSF TOP WISH ARM BUSHES ARE SPLIT AND MOVED OVER.

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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R774 AAH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R774 AAH, 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 R774 AAH registered?

R774 AAH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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