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RUU 27

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,938 mi
Last recorded81,938 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUU 27
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 81,938 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 81,669 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 81,235 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 81,233 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play one nearest rack (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 split (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,999 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 78,999 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,108 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 77,088 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s & n/s outrigger chassis component corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2013 76,000 miles

N/S & O/S Rubber Engine mounts showing wear

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,506 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner surface

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,000 miles

handbrake needs att,on min standard 16%

Pass 15 Jul 2009 69,671 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 69,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,022 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 50,352 miles

Handbrake low on performance

N/S/F rack gaitor perished

Out rigger plates corrosion rear

Rear wheel bearing oil leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2006 42,245 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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RUU 27 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RUU 27, 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 RUU 27 registered?

RUU 27 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is RUU 27 safe to buy?

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