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R89 EAN

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,817 mi
Last recorded11,817 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 EAN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 11,817 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 11,456 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 11,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2015 11,387 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 11,379 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 15 May 2014 11,371 miles

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 11,276 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,193 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 11,152 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 11,144 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 10,941 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 10,820 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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R89 EAN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R89 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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What year was R89 EAN registered?

R89 EAN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R89 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R89 EAN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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