AIPlateCheckerRun full analysis
GBP45OPX

TVR CHIMAERA

1997 · GREEN · PETROL · 60,668 mi

● Tax: SORN● MOT: Not valid

Check any car free

Every MOT test, every advisory, the mileage record and a condition score. No sign-up.

Buying it? The full history report adds finance, write-off, stolen and keeper checks.

MOT History — 27 tests · 17 passed · 10 failed

PASS23 August 2023
60,668 mi
  • ADVISORYfront position lights dim
  • ADVISORYfront brake discs pitted
  • ADVISORYfront suspension arms corroded
  • ADVISORYrear suspension arms corroded
PASS25 July 2022
60,608 mi
  • ADVISORYall suspension arms corroding
  • ADVISORYgeneral underbody corrosion
PASS14 September 2021
60,533 mi
  • ADVISORYrear suspension arms corroding
  • ADVISORYfront suspension arms corroding
PASS24 August 2020
60,299 mi
  • ADVISORYboth front lower arms corroding badly
PASS27 August 2019
60,086 mi
PASS17 September 2018
59,999 mi
  • ADVISORYsuspension arms corroding
PASS30 September 2017
59,833 mi
PASS8 September 2016
58,909 mi
  • ADVISORYboth rear tyres wearing inner edges
FAIL11 August 2016
58,909 mi
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  • FAILNearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering tube (6.1.A.1)
  • FAILOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering tube (6.1.A.1)
  • FAILNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering tube (6.1.A.1)
  • ADVISORYboth rear tyres wearing inner edges
PASS24 June 2015
57,712 mi
PASS25 September 2014
56,753 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • USER ENTEREDboth sides rear tyres worn low on inner edges
FAIL17 September 2014
56,753 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  • FAILOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  • FAILRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
  • PRSWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • USER ENTEREDboth sides rear tyres worn low on inner edges
PASS13 June 2014
55,742 mi
FAIL13 June 2014
55,742 mi
  • FAILBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYbrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  • USER ENTEREDo/s/r tyre worn low inner edge
PASS10 June 2013
52,657 mi
FAIL8 June 2013
52,657 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL23 May 2013
52,645 mi
  • FAILBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  • USER ENTEREDn/s/ wiper split
  • USER ENTEREDchassis corroding all over
PASS16 May 2011
47,870 mi
FAIL10 May 2011
47,870 mi
PASS17 September 2009
43,403 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  • USER ENTEREDnearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
FAIL8 September 2009
43,403 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  • FAILFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  • FAILNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  • FAILOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDn/s/r tyre low inside edge
PASS27 August 2008
40,368 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • USER ENTEREDfront and rear inner brake pads appear worn low
  • USER ENTEREDWindscreen starting to deteriorate on N/S
  • USER ENTEREDLight rust on chassis
FAIL19 August 2008
40,368 mi
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • FAILOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  • FAILOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  • ADVISORYBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  • USER ENTEREDfront and rear inner brake pads appear worn low
  • USER ENTEREDWindscreen starting to deteriorate on N/S
  • USER ENTEREDLight rust on chassis
PASS1 March 2007
39,225 mi
FAIL28 February 2007
39,225 mi
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASS3 November 2005
31,634 mi
FAIL31 October 2005
31,625 mi
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
  • FAILAll position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle Details Official

Make
TVR
Model
CHIMAERA
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
4,546 cc
Year
1997
First registered
1997-04
MOT expiry
2024-08-22
Recorded mileage
60,668 mi

Is this car worth buying?

Get the free in-depth report for P45OPX: AI MOT analysis, expected repair costs, market pricing and a clear verdict on the record.

Run the full free analysis

Other TVR Chimaera cars checked here

All TVR Chimaera cars checked →

Data sourced from official public records, last refreshed November 2026. Shown for reference only — always inspect a vehicle in person before purchase. Cookie settings