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R50 LTR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,313 mi
Last recorded35,313 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 LTR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,313 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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R50 LTR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R50 LTR, 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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How do I check the history of R50 LTR?

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What year was R50 LTR registered?

R50 LTR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R50 LTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 LTR shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R50 LTR have outstanding finance?

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