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YXI 350

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,744 mi
Last recorded85,744 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXI 350
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 85,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 79,759 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 69,308 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 69,148 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,317 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 53,227 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 52,007 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 51,960 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 51,603 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,506 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,260 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,992 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,981 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,931 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adise offside front tyre poor condition !!

advise offside rear drive gaiter poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,143 miles

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

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

advise offside front tyre staring to deteriorate

advise offside rear inner and outer drive shaft gaiter starting to pershing

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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YXI 350 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YXI 350, 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 YXI 350 registered?

YXI 350 is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is YXI 350 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YXI 350 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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