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R87 EAN

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,902 mi
Last recorded68,902 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 EAN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 68,902 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack ball joint slight play. o/s/f body mount / chassis outrigger corroded. engine running lean @ idle both dip beams low.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,792 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger front corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear minor exhaust leak rear of silencer

Fail 2 Jul 2019 67,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger front corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear minor exhaust leak rear of silencer

Pass 13 Aug 2016 67,284 miles

Offside Upper chassis has slight surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,721 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 66,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,277 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 65,652 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,165 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 65,165 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 64,497 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 63,508 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 63,508 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,166 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 61,896 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R87 EAN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green 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 R87 EAN, 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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R87 EAN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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