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R940 MDE

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,766 mi
Last recorded43,766 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 MDE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,766 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,967 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,537 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)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 41,536 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,691 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 37,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,397 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 35,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2006 32,862 miles

front wishbone s generaly corroded

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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R940 MDE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R940 MDE, 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 R940 MDE registered?

R940 MDE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R940 MDE safe to buy?

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