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R818 WOE

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

94,350 mi
Last recorded94,350 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 WOE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 94,350 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,900 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,866 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 93,866 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,513 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 92,789 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,107 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 90,683 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,425 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,657 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 88,615 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 88,327 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 84,660 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,726 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,804 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 68,157 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 64,392 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 62,086 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,000 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 59,000 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 56,028 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 51,584 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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R818 WOE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 R818 WOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R818 WOE registered?

R818 WOE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 November 1997.

Is R818 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 WOE shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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