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R830 YRT

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

34,197 mi
Last recorded34,197 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 YRT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 34,197 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 32,986 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 32,665 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 32,503 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 32,330 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,895 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 31,438 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 31,155 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 30,769 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,262 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 29,600 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 28,832 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 28,051 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 27,642 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 27,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 26,753 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 25,961 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 25,053 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 24,135 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,360 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 22,386 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 21,373 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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R830 YRT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc 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 R830 YRT, 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 R830 YRT registered?

R830 YRT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R830 YRT safe to buy?

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