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TJF 7B

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,182 mi
Last recorded80,182 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJF 7B
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 80,182 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 80,063 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 79,999 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,578 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,251 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,049 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,898 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,678 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,847 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,964 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 73,892 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 73,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,361 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 73,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 72,545 miles

Small stone chips on front windscreen

Pass 1 May 2009 70,010 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 69,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

both rear driveshaft outer gaiters split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,140 miles

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 8 Apr 2008 68,140 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 21 Apr 2007 67,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 66,015 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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TJF 7B is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 4,997cc 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 TJF 7B, 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 TJF 7B registered?

TJF 7B is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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The MOT history for TJF 7B 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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