1997 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · R496 BLD
1997 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 35,662 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3952cc
R496 BLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 35,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R496 BLD Mileage History
- 08/04/202235,478 mi
- 19/04/202335,560 mi+82 mi
- 17/04/202435,586 mi+26 mi
- 19/03/202535,631 mi+45 mi
- 22/04/202635,662 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 46 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R496 BLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Tvr Chimaera (R496 BLD) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (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.
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