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R831 GPN

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

6,665 mi
Last recorded6,665 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 GPN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 6,665 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 6,665 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 6,215 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 6,155 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 5,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar bush not aligned with link

Pass 12 Oct 2021 4,648 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 4,482 miles

No number plate light fitted

Number plates

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 3,557 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 3,372 miles

Tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2007 2,455 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 2,455 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 2,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 2,247 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 1,957 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 1,957 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R831 GPN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R831 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.

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What year was R831 GPN registered?

R831 GPN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R831 GPN safe to buy?

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