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TVR 657X

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,236 mi
Last recorded59,236 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 657X
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 59,236 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 56,401 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 55,543 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 53,871 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly chaffed by suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,780 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 52,780 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 51,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged fouling on suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged fouling on suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 50,025 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,771 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 48,770 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Reversing lamp no working

Pass 30 Mar 2018 47,233 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,887 miles

Oil leak

rear diff has a minor leak

Fail 11 Apr 2017 45,887 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear diff has a minor leak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,780 miles

oil leak

rear diff has a minor leak of oil

Fail 24 Mar 2016 44,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

rear diff has a minor leak of oil

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2015 44,109 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,396 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 41,278 miles

Some corrosion visible on chassis tubes

Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Some corrosion visible on chassis tubes

Fail 8 Apr 2011 40,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Some corrosion visible on chassis tubes

Pass 8 Apr 2011 40,993 miles

Some corrosion visible on chassis tubes

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,735 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,348 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,415 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 37,741 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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TVR 657X is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 TVR 657X, 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 33 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 TVR 657X?

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What year was TVR 657X registered?

TVR 657X is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 August 1993.

Is TVR 657X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 657X shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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