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YEL 450S

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,663 mi
Last recorded66,663 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 450S
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 66,663 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 62,328 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 59,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 57,368 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 53,907 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 51,904 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 51,904 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 51,895 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 51,866 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,640 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 51,640 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 51,395 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

dampness to o/s/r hub area

rear pads wearing low

slight play in suspension

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,289 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,681 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,031 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 42,128 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 42,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 41,416 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,481 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,333 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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YEL 450S is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YEL 450S, 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 YEL 450S?

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What year was YEL 450S registered?

YEL 450S is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is YEL 450S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 450S shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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