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R775 FRT

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,302 mi
Last recorded48,302 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 FRT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 48,302 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 48,064 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 47,993 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,940 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 46,336 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area,rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 45,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 45,506 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 45,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 44,648 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 44,111 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 43,841 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 43,026 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,435 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 41,459 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 40,831 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 40,821 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2008 38,896 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 36,687 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 34,850 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 32,860 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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R775 FRT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R775 FRT, 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 R775 FRT registered?

R775 FRT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R775 FRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R775 FRT shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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