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CHIMAERA (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
28 days remaining expires 12th Sep 2026
valid road tax found
290 days remaining due 1st Jun 2027
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 7,900 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,900 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,900 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 9,800 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
29th Aug 2025
100,383 miles (MOT)
23rd Aug 2024
96,977 miles (MOT)
30th Aug 2023
91,137 miles (MOT)
9th Jun 2023
90,000 miles (DVLA)
13th Sep 2022
89,394 miles (MOT)
9th Sep 2021
88,925 miles (MOT)
2nd Jul 2020
88,088 miles (MOT)
11th Apr 2019
86,765 miles (MOT)
9th Apr 2019
86,761 miles (MOT)
16th Feb 2018
85,526 miles (MOT)
16th Feb 2017
84,375 miles (MOT)
29th Feb 2016
82,306 miles (MOT)
29th Feb 2016
82,299 miles (MOT)
4th Aug 2014
80,867 miles (MOT)
2nd Aug 2013
79,686 miles (MOT)
2nd Jun 2012
77,629 miles (MOT)
15th Jun 2011
75,067 miles (MOT)
1st Apr 2011
75,061 miles (MOT)
18th Nov 2009
72,508 miles (MOT)
26th Nov 2008
70,581 miles (MOT)
24th Nov 2008
70,574 miles (MOT)
17th Nov 2007
67,537 miles (MOT)
17th Nov 2006
64,018 miles (MOT)
22nd Nov 2005
59,998 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
100,383 miles
Estimated current mileage
103,606 miles
Estimated annual mileage
3,350 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 12th Sep 2026
Date
29th Aug 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
100383 miles
Expiry
12th Sep 2026
Date
23rd Aug 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
96977 miles
Expiry
12th Sep 2025
Date
30th Aug 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
91137 miles
Expiry
12th Sep 2024
Date
13th Sep 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
89394 miles
Expiry
12th Sep 2023
Date
9th Sep 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
88925 miles
Expiry
8th Sep 2022
Date
2nd Jul 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
88088 miles
Expiry
1st Jul 2021
Date
11th Apr 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
86765 miles
Expiry
10th Oct 2020
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Date
9th Apr 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
86761 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Dangerous
Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Major
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
Major
Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Major
Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Date
16th Feb 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
85526 miles
Expiry
28th Feb 2019
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Date
16th Feb 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
84375 miles
Expiry
28th Feb 2018
Date
29th Feb 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
82306 miles
Expiry
28th Feb 2017
Date
29th Feb 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
82299 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Registration Plate Lamp Not Illuminating The Registration Plate (1.1.c.1e)
Date
4th Aug 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
80867 miles
Expiry
3rd Aug 2015
Date
2nd Aug 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
79686 miles
Expiry
1st Aug 2014
User Entered
Oil Leaks On Engine
Date
2nd Jun 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
77629 miles
Expiry
14th Jun 2013
Date
15th Jun 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
75067 miles
Expiry
14th Jun 2012
Date
1st Apr 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
75061 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
Date
18th Nov 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
72508 miles
Expiry
27th Nov 2010
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
26th Nov 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
70581 miles
Expiry
27th Nov 2009
Date
24th Nov 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
70574 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Hazard Warning Lamps Not Flashing In Phase, With Ignition On (1.4.b.1f)
Fail
Hazard Warning Lamps Not Flashing In Phase, With Ignition Off (1.4.b.1f)
Date
17th Nov 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
67537 miles
Expiry
27th Nov 2008
Date
17th Nov 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
64018 miles
Expiry
27th Nov 2007
Date
22nd Nov 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
59998 miles
Expiry
27th Nov 2006
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
Valuation history is not available for this vehicle, perform checks regularly to populate this data.
value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuations are dependant upon
estimated mileage and vehicle data available at the time each check was performed.
Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 10454 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Extra Urban
0 mpg
Urban Cold
0 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Jun 2027
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£206
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£375
6 months (Direct Debit)
£197
12 months (Direct Debit)
£394
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1997
Registration
17th May 1997
Current Colour
Blue
Original Colour
Blue
Country of Origin
United kingdom
Model Variant
BASE
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Feb 1993
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Feb 1993
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Sports
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
performance & engine
Make
Other british
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
4.0L
Size
3952 cc
Horse Power
1340 bhp
Location
Front
Driving Axle
Front
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Number of Cylinders
6
Delivery
Normal
Description
J9BMZDAAPAB
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
TVR CHIMAERA
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Blue.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Blue/black, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 4L more than any other.
Blue
42.49%
Red
17.79%
Green
17.39%
Silver
6.72%
Yellow
4.84%
Purple
3.16%
Black
2.47%
Grey
2.47%
White
0.99%
2002
0.99%
2001
1.78%
2000
5.04%
1999
15.51%
1998
19.57%
1997
15.71%
1996
13.34%
1995
11.17%
1994
8.40%
1993
7.61%
3952cc
64.82%
4546cc
17.29%
4997cc
12.65%
4280cc
2.37%
4556cc
0.59%
Petrol
99.70%
0
2.97%
1
4.75%
2
7.72%
3
10.68%
4
12.76%
5
14.94%
6
10.88%
7
10.98%
8
9.10%
9
6.63%
10
2.87%
11
2.87%
12
1.19%
13
0.89%
00k … 10k
1.21%
10k … 20k
2.32%
20k … 30k
3.93%
30k … 40k
9.58%
40k … 50k
12.90%
50k … 60k
16.83%
60k … 70k
17.04%
70k … 80k
14.42%
80k … 90k
10.18%
90k … 100k
5.04%
100k … 110k
4.13%
110k … 120k
0.60%
120k … 130k
1.01%
