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R77 MSJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

26,880 mi
Last recorded26,880 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 MSJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 26,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 26,409 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 25,932 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 25,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 25,614 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 25,323 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 24,163 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 23,734 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leak (dripping on test)

Pass 12 Mar 2018 23,533 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 23,348 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when hazard/indicators applyed (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,150 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,799 miles

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,361 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,876 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

play in front mountings on bonnet

Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,138 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,798 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,499 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,289 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,069 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 19,727 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 19,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R77 MSJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R77 MSJ, 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 R77 MSJ registered?

R77 MSJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R77 MSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R77 MSJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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