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J900 PJT

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,876 mi
Last recorded56,876 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 PJT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 56,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 14yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 14yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 56,509 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty some times hazards come on but switch turns them off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 56,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty some times hazards come on but switch turns them off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 56,332 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2023 56,176 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 55,901 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 55,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 55,484 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 55,484 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 54,485 miles

Number plate light stuck at the base of the plate as the build design is behind the number plate with a specialist number plate

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,346 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,905 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,980 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,486 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,499 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 18 Dec 2013 44,541 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 44,541 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 42,782 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,369 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 36,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 35,281 miles

R rated tyres fitted instead of ZR rating

Fail 16 May 2009 35,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

R rated tyres fitted instead of ZR rating

Pass 29 May 2008 32,911 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 31,061 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 31,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,966 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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J900 PJT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J900 PJT, 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 J900 PJT registered?

J900 PJT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 January 1997.

Is J900 PJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J900 PJT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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