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R776 YLE

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,904 mi
Last recorded46,904 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 YLE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 46,904 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 46,904 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 45,767 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 45,756 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 45,584 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 45,550 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 45,100 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,091 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,070 miles

Oil leak

heavy corrosion to suspension

offside rear outer cv boot deteiorating

Fail 2 Jul 2013 45,053 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

heavy corrosion to suspension

offside rear outer cv boot deteiorating

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,476 miles

Oil leak on engine and gearbox

STRONG ADVISORY: Temperature gauge went into red

Underbody corrossion

Fail 4 Aug 2009 44,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak on engine and gearbox

STRONG ADVISORY: Temperature gauge went into red

Underbody corrossion

Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,775 miles

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaiter perished

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter perished

offside rear inner drive shaft gaiter perished

offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter perished

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,735 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 41,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,269 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 38,261 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

chassis corroding.

front lower suspension arms corroding.

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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R776 YLE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R776 YLE, 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 R776 YLE registered?

R776 YLE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R776 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R776 YLE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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