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TFZ 668

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,888 mi
Last recorded65,888 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 668
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 65,888 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 65,699 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,496 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 64,410 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 60,964 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 60,220 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 60,056 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 60,054 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 60,032 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,978 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,388 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,430 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,645 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,946 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,862 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 50,672 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 50,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,760 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 41,291 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,568 miles

rear no. plate lighting is poor

Fail 5 Oct 2006 39,562 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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TFZ 668 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TFZ 668, 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 TFZ 668 registered?

TFZ 668 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is TFZ 668 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFZ 668 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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