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R906 ENF

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,793 mi
Last recorded67,793 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 ENF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 67,793 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 67,783 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2023 67,468 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 67,370 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2021 67,130 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2020 67,030 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 66,995 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 66,735 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight on engine but looks old not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 66,595 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 62,642 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 62,394 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 62,364 miles

Oil leak

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 May 2013 62,344 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 62,344 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack

Coolant leak

chassis front and rear very rysty

Pass 26 May 2012 62,344 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 62,315 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 62,245 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 62,211 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 62,075 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 61,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 61,245 miles

Handbrake efficiency just above legal limit (20%)

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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R906 ENF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R906 ENF, 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 R906 ENF registered?

R906 ENF is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R906 ENF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 ENF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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