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TKZ 404

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,440 mi
Last recorded47,440 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKZ 404
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 47,440 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 45,697 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 45,528 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 45,528 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 44,936 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 44,238 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 39,977 miles

crack in ns front windscreen

Fail 27 Apr 2021 39,973 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 39,786 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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TKZ 404 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TKZ 404, 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 TKZ 404 registered?

TKZ 404 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is TKZ 404 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKZ 404 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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