1997 TVR Chimaera 4.5L Petrol · R33 MAP
1997 TVR Chimaera (4.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 47,985 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4546cc
R33 MAP Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 47,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R33 MAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Tvr Chimaera (R33 MAP) between May 2025 and May 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are 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.
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