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R86 DTU

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,208 mi
Last recorded53,208 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 DTU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 53,208 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 53,208 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 53,091 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 52,886 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 52,886 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 52,756 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 52,611 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,612 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,560 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,127 miles

Nearside rear outer CV boot split

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Offside rear tyre on 3.5mm tread

Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,962 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,705 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 48,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 48,584 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,194 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,828 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,702 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,349 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,389 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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R86 DTU is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R86 DTU, 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 R86 DTU registered?

R86 DTU is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R86 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R86 DTU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R86 DTU have outstanding finance?

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