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GBP530OJA

TVR CHIMAERA

1997 · RED · PETROL · 50,000 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2027-08-04

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MOT History — 20 tests · 16 passed · 4 failed

PASS5 August 2026
50,000 mi
PASS29 June 2023
49,647 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS30 June 2022
49,351 mi
PASS28 June 2021
48,782 mi
PASS6 August 2020
48,550 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))
PASS28 June 2019
48,023 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))
PASS21 May 2018
47,088 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYhead lamps reflective backing deteriorated
PASS25 May 2017
46,658 mi
PASS17 May 2016
45,716 mi
  • ADVISORYrear tyre's worn on inner edge
PASS16 May 2015
44,226 mi
  • USER ENTEREDsteering and suspension components corroded
  • USER ENTEREDfront brake pads worn low reccomend replacement
FAIL16 May 2015
44,222 mi
  • FAILHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  • USER ENTEREDsteering and suspension components corroded
  • USER ENTEREDfront brake pads worn low reccomend replacement
PASS24 April 2014
44,016 mi
  • USER ENTEREDfront pads worn
FAIL14 April 2014
44,016 mi
  • FAILHorn not working (1.6.2a)
  • FAILNearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
  • USER ENTEREDfront pads worn
PASS26 March 2012
43,750 mi
  • USER ENTEREDnearside rear outer c,v boot split
FAIL19 March 2012
43,749 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDnearside rear outer c,v boot split
PASS3 May 2011
42,936 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASS13 April 2010
42,238 mi
PASS9 May 2008
41,290 mi
FAIL9 February 2008
41,268 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Upper Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  • FAILBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
  • FAILService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  • USER ENTEREDall front & rear outriggers should be stripped and checked (very corroded) front suspension arms corroded
PASS2 December 2005
38,479 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDchassis outriggers heavily corroded. †front susp lower pans corroded

Vehicle Details Official

Make
TVR
Model
CHIMAERA
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
3,952 cc
Year
1997
First registered
1997-06
Tax due
2026-10-03
MOT expiry
2027-08-04
Recorded mileage
50,000 mi

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