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RLG 3V

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,007 mi
Last recorded101,007 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLG 3V
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 101,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 100,936 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 100,638 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 100,625 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

chassis corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2023 100,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 100,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 99,583 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rearchassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 99,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate incorrect front plate incorrect (small) Rear plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended front passenger belt no operating correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play in t/r end near side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 99,391 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,325 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,792 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,850 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn and corroded

steering column uj slightly stiff

Fail 18 Sep 2013 76,356 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,057 miles

brake discs at front have corrossion on inside of discs.

car is under sealed

very slight play in nearside front upper ball joint.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 69,057 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,218 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 67,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,801 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)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2009 58,803 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

almost no reserve travel to handbrake lever

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 57,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 57,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 56,794 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 56,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 56,169 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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RLG 3V is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RLG 3V, 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 RLG 3V registered?

RLG 3V is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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