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F8 KFP

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,709 mi
Last recorded91,709 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 KFP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 91,709 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 91,479 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 90,543 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 90,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 89,309 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 88,310 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 86,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 81,206 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,452 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,930 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,953 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,878 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,414 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,607 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,756 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 56,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 54,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,402 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,801 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

inner edges of rear tyres scrubbing slightly

nearside rear c.v gaiters deterioated

Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,830 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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F8 KFP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F8 KFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F8 KFP registered?

F8 KFP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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