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R755 UKJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Turquoise Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,998 mi
Last recorded43,998 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 UKJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 43,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 43,954 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 43,861 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 43,833 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 43,633 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,469 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 42,688 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,444 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 39,752 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,510 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 38,442 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wish bone (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,026 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 35,794 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,582 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 31,358 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 31,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,901 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,692 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 27,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,886 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,839 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,409 miles

head lamp aim set right on minnimum mark just passable Reccomend new wipper fitted n/s

Pass 7 Dec 2005 19,570 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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R755 UKJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Turquoise with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R755 UKJ, 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 R755 UKJ registered?

R755 UKJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R755 UKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 UKJ shows 24 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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