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R952 GWU

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,881 mi
Last recorded23,881 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 GWU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 23,881 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 23,765 miles

corrosion building on outer chassi & rear frame

Pass 16 Oct 2017 23,502 miles

corrosion building on underside generally

Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,992 miles

corrosion building underneath on frames & body

Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,842 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 22,837 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 22,837 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 22,685 miles

chassis corroded

corrosion to front upper suspension arms

corrosion to lower front suspension arms

rear drive shaft cv boots perrished/split

Pass 8 Oct 2012 21,616 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 21,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre has spilt in side wall not to cords

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,793 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,574 miles

both front wishbones have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,275 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,069 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,856 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 14,188 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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R952 GWU is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R952 GWU, 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 R952 GWU registered?

R952 GWU is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R952 GWU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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