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TUI 3782

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

80,049 mi
Last recorded80,049 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUI 3782
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 80,049 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 80,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 79,899 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 79,634 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 79,283 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,589 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 77,797 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 72,467 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 72,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 77,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,422 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,911 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,996 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 70,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,064 miles

slighty weap from steering rack

Fail 21 Aug 2012 68,064 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

slighty weap from steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,664 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,999 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 59,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear registration lights are working but dim as they are backlights.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 53,429 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,735 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,037 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 38,373 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 32,948 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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TUI 3782 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TUI 3782, 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

How do I check the history of TUI 3782?

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What year was TUI 3782 registered?

TUI 3782 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is TUI 3782 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUI 3782 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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