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R828 GPN

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,922 mi
Last recorded34,922 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 GPN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 34,922 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 33,934 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 32,085 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 30,772 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 29,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 26,479 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 26,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,253 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,859 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,896 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 24,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 23,812 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 23,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 May 2012 22,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,227 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,063 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 18,063 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 16,992 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

front no plate needs att

Pass 8 Aug 2008 14,003 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 10,979 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 10,380 miles

Oil leak

handbrake light staying on

rear brake discs corroding on inner surface

rear number plate discoloured

various areas of surface corrosion on framework

Pass 24 Sep 2005 10,124 miles

rear number plate disfigured

some parts of chassis has slight corrosoin

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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R828 GPN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc 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 R828 GPN, 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 R828 GPN registered?

R828 GPN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R828 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R828 GPN 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.

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