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RDZ 711

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,830 mi
Last recorded41,830 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDZ 711
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 41,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip to screen

o/s/r & n/s/r hub carriers greasy

Pass 24 Apr 2025 41,717 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r & n/s/r hub carriers greasy

Pass 19 Apr 2023 41,542 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear hub carriers greasy

Pass 4 Apr 2022 41,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear hub carriers greasy

Fail 28 Mar 2022 41,391 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear hub carriers greasy

Pass 22 Jul 2020 41,185 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 41,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,083 miles

chip to screen

Pass 5 Jul 2017 40,937 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 40,937 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2016 40,454 miles

chip to screen

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,141 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 39,652 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,284 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 38,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,503 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,755 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,640 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,683 miles

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

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

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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RDZ 711 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RDZ 711, 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

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What year was RDZ 711 registered?

RDZ 711 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is RDZ 711 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDZ 711 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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