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CHIMAERA (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
118 days remaining expires 4th Apr 2026
road tax not found
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 7,200 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 1,500 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,500 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 8,400 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
5th Apr 2025
88,421 miles (MOT)
22nd Apr 2023
88,421 miles (MOT)
25th Mar 2022
88,421 miles (MOT)
6th Mar 2021
88,421 miles (MOT)
12th Mar 2019
87,671 miles (MOT)
12th Apr 2018
87,507 miles (MOT)
9th Apr 2018
87,506 miles (MOT)
8th Apr 2017
87,009 miles (MOT)
9th Apr 2016
81,664 miles (MOT)
6th Apr 2016
81,617 miles (MOT)
8th Apr 2015
70,686 miles (MOT)
31st Mar 2015
70,686 miles (MOT)
18th Mar 2014
70,679 miles (MOT)
28th Jul 2012
70,248 miles (MOT)
19th Jul 2011
68,283 miles (MOT)
26th Jul 2010
58,453 miles (MOT)
23rd Jul 2010
58,453 miles (MOT)
3rd Aug 2009
54,865 miles (MOT)
6th Aug 2008
52,122 miles (MOT)
24th Jul 2008
52,122 miles (MOT)
26th Jul 2007
49,607 miles (MOT)
12th Jul 2007
49,607 miles (MOT)
13th Jul 2006
40,115 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
88,421 miles
Estimated current mileage
88,421 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 4th Apr 2026
Date
5th Apr 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
88421 miles
Expiry
4th Apr 2026
Advisory Notice
Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Date
22nd Apr 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
88421 miles
Expiry
21st Apr 2024
Advisory Notice
Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Date
25th Mar 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
88421 miles
Expiry
24th Mar 2023
Advisory Notice
Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Paint Flaking On Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Date
6th Mar 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
88421 miles
Expiry
5th Mar 2022
Advisory Notice
Chassis Has Areas Of Surface Corrosion
Date
12th Mar 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
87671 miles
Expiry
11th Oct 2020
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Date
12th Apr 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
87507 miles
Expiry
11th Apr 2019
Advisory Notice
Brake Warning Light On
Date
9th Apr 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
87506 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Rear Fog Lamp Tell Tale Not Working (1.3.1b)
Advisory Notice
Brake Warning Light On
Fail
Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
Date
8th Apr 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
87009 miles
Expiry
8th Apr 2018
Advisory Notice
Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak ()
Advisory Notice
Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Ram(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Seal (2.3.3b)
Date
9th Apr 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
81664 miles
Expiry
8th Apr 2017
Advisory Notice
Nearside Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Seal Steering Rack (2.3.3b)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
6th Apr 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
81617 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Seal Steering Rack (2.3.3b)
Fail
Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. (6.2.a.3)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Obligatory Mirror Insecure (8.1.1)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Date
8th Apr 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
70686 miles
Expiry
7th Apr 2016
Date
31st Mar 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
70686 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
Fail
Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Date
18th Mar 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
70679 miles
Expiry
17th Mar 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
Advisory Notice
Front Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
User Entered
Oil Leak
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
28th Jul 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
70248 miles
Expiry
5th Aug 2013
User Entered
Nail In Offside Front Tyre
User Entered
Upper Steering Uj Slightly Tight
Date
19th Jul 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
68283 miles
Expiry
5th Aug 2012
User Entered
All Four Tyres Getting Low
Date
26th Jul 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
58453 miles
Expiry
5th Aug 2011
User Entered
Both Rear Tyres Getting Low
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Date
23rd Jul 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
58453 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
User Entered
Both Rear Tyres Getting Low
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Fail
Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
Date
3rd Aug 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
54865 miles
Expiry
5th Aug 2010
Date
6th Aug 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
52122 miles
Expiry
5th Aug 2009
User Entered
Oil Leak
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
Date
24th Jul 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
52122 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Parking Brake Lever Is Impeded In Its Travel (3.1.6c)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
User Entered
Oil Leak
Fail
Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
Fail
Parking Brake Lever, Pawl Mechanism Pivots Or Their Associated Mountings Are Insecure (3.1.4b)
Fail
Parking Brake Lever Pawl Spring Does Not Push The Pawl Positively Into The Ratchet Teeth (3.1.5)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
Fail
Parking Brake Lever Ratchet Mechanism Is Broken (3.1.5)
Date
26th Jul 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
49607 miles
Expiry
25th Jul 2008
Date
12th Jul 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
49607 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Not In Good Working Order Adversely Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
Fail
Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Fail
Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
Fail
Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Date
13th Jul 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
40115 miles
Expiry
12th Jul 2007
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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
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuations are dependant upon
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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 10203 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
road tax
Tax Status
SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£198
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£360
6 months (Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Direct Debit)
£378
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
2nd Dec 1997
Current Colour
Blue
Original Colour
Blue
vehicle body
Body Type
Sports
performance & engine
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Size
3952 cc
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%
