CarVerify

Free Car Check

J50 PCG

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,698 mi
Last recorded31,698 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 PCG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 31,698 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 31,553 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 31,320 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 30,841 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 30,786 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 30,692 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,548 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 30,534 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 30,378 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,308 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,094 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,995 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,759 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,306 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,691 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,781 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 33,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,283 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 33,268 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,293 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 32,293 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear inner driveshaft gaitor split next to clip

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
Full Tvr Chimaera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J50 PCG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J50 PCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J50 PCG?

You can check the full history of J50 PCG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J50 PCG registered?

J50 PCG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is J50 PCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 PCG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J50 PCG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J50 PCG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.