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G8 PTB

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Orange Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,609 mi
Last recorded74,609 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 PTB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 74,609 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 73,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 73,017 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 72,960 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 71,851 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 69,237 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,007 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 68,863 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,602 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,341 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,043 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,603 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,305 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,694 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 65,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both frount brake carrers have locking nuts that downt thred in too nilock

n/s frount tyre has split in sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2013 64,544 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,133 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,459 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 58,945 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,068 miles

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

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

chassis undersealed

slight corrosion to headlamp n/s/f

Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,761 miles

both front suspension lower arms corroding - reguire attention in near future

front brake discs corroding

oil leaks on engine

Fail 13 Feb 2008 54,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both front suspension lower arms corroding - reguire attention in near future

front & rear brake discs rusting

oil leaks on engine

Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,841 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 48,841 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 brake pads not checked †2 brake discs starting to wear †3 front bottom bottom arms rusting †4 nearside front inner rim slight damage †5 nearside rear shocker starting leak

Pass 27 Jan 2006 41,870 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 41,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G8 PTB is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Orange with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G8 PTB, 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 G8 PTB registered?

G8 PTB is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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