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R785 WBK

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,057 mi
Last recorded65,057 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 WBK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 65,057 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 64,712 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 63,171 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 62,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 61,899 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,009 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 58,182 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,823 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,470 miles

Parking brake performance low.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,533 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,831 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,389 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,924 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,186 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,511 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,090 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 45,086 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,086 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,864 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,167 miles

all chassis outriggers slightly corroded not holed

Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,092 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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R785 WBK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R785 WBK, 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 R785 WBK registered?

R785 WBK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R785 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 WBK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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