R253FGO
Year1997
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power-
R253FGOreport date: 2024-04-29      
UK

TVR BASE

General information

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

Engine & fuel consumption

Engine capacity 3.952 cc
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Petrol
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Internet history

Entry 2
Date 2021-06-30
Pictures 12
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2021-06-29
Pictures 22
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
R253FGOreport date: 2024-04-29      

MOT history

MOT expiry date 2023-06-25
MOT pass rate
81 %
MOT passed 17
Failed MOT tests 4
Total advice items 24
Total items failed 6
MOT #21 2022-06-18 11:03
MOT test number 158800325714
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2023-06-25
Advice
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT #20 2021-06-24 15:40
MOT test number 593620253559
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT #19 2020-06-03 13:52
MOT test number 157400296846
Result Passed
MOT #18 2019-06-26 09:45
MOT test number 425529531516
Result Passed
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MOT #17 2019-06-26 09:45
MOT test number 976893391672
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MOT #16 2018-06-20 13:12
MOT test number 731583870743
Result Passed
MOT #15 2017-06-06 10:24
MOT test number 557789603587
Result Passed
Advice
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
MOT #14 2016-06-08 08:23
MOT test number 840215820608
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
MOT #13 2015-06-19 12:45
MOT test number 705090575154
Result Passed
Notice
Oil leak
Notice
Rear fuel hose perrished
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Rear driveshaft gaiters perrished
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MOT #12 2014-06-17 15:34
MOT test number 779358464139
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
MOT #11 2014-06-17 15:34
MOT test number 915198664117
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
MOT #10 2013-06-24 11:40
MOT test number 229665373465
Result Passed
Notice
Front discs judder
MOT #9 2013-06-24 10:33
MOT test number 106305673102
Result Failed
Fail
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Notice
Front discs judder
Fail
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Fail
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
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MOT #8 2012-06-14 11:34
MOT test number 609286262180
Result Passed
Notice
Oil leak
Advice
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
MOT #7 2011-06-14 16:14
MOT test number 756195061163
Result Passed
Notice
Coolant leak
Notice
Oil leak
MOT #6 2010-05-13 15:08
MOT test number 420453630140
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Notice
Drive shaft gators perishing
Advice
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Notice
Parking brake poor
MOT #5 2009-05-14 14:08
MOT test number 722894939102
Result Passed
MOT #4 2008-06-27 11:46
MOT test number 572059678113
Result Passed
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MOT #3 2007-06-27 11:44
MOT test number 281628177181
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advice
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
MOT #2 2007-06-27 11:44
MOT test number 923328177109
Result Passed
Advice
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
MOT #1 2006-07-06 11:01
MOT test number 342387186143
Result Passed
Advice
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Notice
Oil leak
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 22
First mileage registration 1997-10-24
Last registration 2022-06-18
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Registration #1 1997-10-24 18 mi
Registration #2 2006-07-06 37.599 mi
Registration #3 2007-06-27 43.210 mi
Registration #4 2008-06-27 45.436 mi
Registration #5 2009-05-14 48.614 mi
Registration #6 2010-05-13 50.030 mi
Registration #7 2011-06-14 50.681 mi
Registration #8 2012-06-14 51.454 mi
Registration #9 2013-06-24 51.769 mi
Registration #10 2013-06-24 51.769 mi
Registration #11 2014-06-17 52.240 mi
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Additional information

Number of axles 2
Engine number 37A40P5189

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