Yes, N697 DCA is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 August 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for N697 DCA?

The MOT for N697 DCA is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of N697 DCA?

The recorded mileage for N697 DCA is 38,889 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N697 DCA ULEZ compliant?

No, N697 DCA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1995 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · N697 DCA

N697 DCA

1995 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1995. Recorded mileage 38,889 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.

Make & Model: TVR CHIMAERA
Year / Origin: 1995 · Newcastle
MOT Status: Valid until 12/08/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/08/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 38,889 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 4.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 12/08/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/08/2027

Mileage: 38,889 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1995
Engine: 3952cc

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N697 DCA Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
38,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

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N697 DCA Mileage History

02/09/202238,861 mi
06/09/202238,865 mi+4 mi
14/08/202638,889 mi+24 mi

Average of roughly 7 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

N697 DCA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 18:11

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Tvr Chimaera (N697 DCA) between September 2022 and August 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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