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R171JBA
Year1997
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power-
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TVR BASE

General information

Make TVR
Model CHIMAERA BASE
Colour Red
Year of manufacture 1997
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Engine capacity 4.546 cc
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Petrol
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-02-05
Pictures 10
Listing price View report
source: autoonline.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-06-27
MOT pass rate
77 %
MOT passed 17
Failed MOT tests 5
Total advice items 37
Total items failed 12
MOT #22 2023-06-28 12:00
MOT test number 785494870396
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-06-27
MOT #21 2022-07-29 11:02
MOT test number 259314662248
Result Passed
MOT #20 2021-07-02 13:29
MOT test number 519258989486
Result Passed
MOT #19 2020-07-31 08:24
MOT test number 682799260106
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MOT #18 2019-05-31 14:17
MOT test number 721780923403
Result Passed
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MOT #17 2018-06-11 14:28
MOT test number 705419627634
Result Passed
MOT #16 2017-06-13 09:47
MOT test number 397916029491
Result Passed
MOT #15 2017-06-12 12:26
MOT test number 661910127616
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Advice
Boot does not close securely
MOT #14 2016-09-15 08:14
MOT test number 573042702079
Result Passed
MOT #13 2016-09-12 10:38
MOT test number 372593697782
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Steering rack leaking
Fail
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
MOT #12 2015-09-04 13:44
MOT test number 723015152156
Result Passed
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MOT #11 2014-09-05 09:42
MOT test number 875148244287
Result Passed
Notice
Oil leak
Notice
Both front tyres cut in outer side walls
Advice
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
MOT #10 2013-09-08 12:08
MOT test number 476521953299
Result Passed
Advice
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Notice
Oil leak
MOT #9 2012-09-02 16:03
MOT test number 207716942284
Result Passed
Notice
Underbody corrosion
Advice
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Notice
Oil leak
Advice
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
MOT #8 2011-09-03 10:46
MOT test number 805396541294
Result Passed
Notice
General underbody corrosion
Notice
Oil leak
Notice
Both Front tyre sidewalls perishing
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MOT #7 2010-09-08 15:58
MOT test number 692541650213
Result Passed
MOT #6 2010-09-08 12:09
MOT test number 741041650280
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
MOT #5 2009-11-18 16:05
MOT test number 982002129359
Result Passed
MOT #4 2009-11-18 15:17
MOT test number 433852129487
Result Failed
Fail
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
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MOT #3 2007-12-20 13:45
MOT test number 440424357470
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advice
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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MOT #2 2007-12-13 17:12
MOT test number 922017047314
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advice
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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MOT #1 2006-05-18 13:18
MOT test number 112488736145
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Notice
RADIATOR LEAKING SLIGHTLY/SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF O/S FRONT LOWER & BOTH N/S FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST
Advice
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Advice
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 March 2025
MOT Expires: 27 June 2024
Tax status 1 March 2025
Days left 305
MOT expiry date 27 June 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 24
First mileage registration 1997-08-11
Last registration 2023-06-28
Complete history See info
Registration #1 1997-08-11 21 mi
Registration #2 2006-05-18 51.031 mi
Registration #3 2007-12-13 52.283 mi
Registration #4 2007-12-20 52.283 mi
Registration #5 2009-11-18 52.584 mi
Registration #6 2009-11-18 52.588 mi
Registration #7 2010-09-08 52.965 mi
Registration #8 2010-09-08 52.965 mi
Registration #9 2011-09-03 53.647 mi
Registration #10 2012-09-02 54.795 mi
Registration #11 2013-09-08 55.070 mi
Registration #12 2014-09-05 57.040 mi
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Additional information

Number of axles 2
Engine number 37A45P5303

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