TVR CHIMAERA1997 · 5.0L Petrol

The vehicle presents as roadworthy following the most recent DVSA test on 18 June 2025 at 91,709 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. Maintenance trend across the available history is stable, with consecutive annual passes showing clean results. The anomalous failure logged on 10 July 2023 at 90,541 miles carried no defect entries, and the subsequent pass on 12 July 2023 at 90,543 miles with no defects indicates an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical concern. Recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for a 1997 model. From the 5 July 2022 test at 89,309 miles to the 18 June 2025 test at 91,709 miles, the car covered just 2,400 miles across three years, averaging roughly 800 miles per annum. The annual test spacing shows no significant gaps, and the clean sheets across all entries suggest the previous keeper maintained statutory compliance but the low accumulation hints at extended periods of storage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural and mechanical items that MOT sheets may not expose on a low-mileage classic. TVR Chimaera chassis outriggers and floor pans demand scrutiny for corrosion, while suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks for age-related degradation. The minimal annual distances imply the car stood unused for stretches, raising risk of perishing tyres, hardened rubber components, and stale fuel rather than worn drivetrain parts.