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R91 EAN

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,997 mi
Last recorded67,997 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 EAN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 67,997 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 66,952 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 66,055 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 65,890 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 64,628 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 63,921 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 63,705 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 63,199 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 62,312 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,884 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,005 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,154 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 58,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,607 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,412 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,222 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 55,222 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,554 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 52,967 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 45,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R91 EAN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R91 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R91 EAN?

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What year was R91 EAN registered?

R91 EAN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R91 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R91 EAN shows 24 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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