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R796 DUR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,035 mi
Last recorded65,035 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 DUR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 65,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 63,719 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 63,641 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 63,591 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 63,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 63,433 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 63,358 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 63,213 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 63,075 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 62,840 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 62,599 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 62,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 82,110 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 61,899 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 61,453 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,776 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 59,761 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 59,731 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,691 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 58,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 50,973 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 43,056 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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R796 DUR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R796 DUR, 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 R796 DUR registered?

R796 DUR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R796 DUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 DUR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R796 DUR have outstanding finance?

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