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P107 ETA

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,231 mi
Last recorded92,231 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 ETA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 92,231 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 92,230 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 91,950 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mounting Perished slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,431 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 90,906 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 90,397 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 90,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,836 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 86,572 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 84,583 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,381 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 74,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 74,140 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 65,739 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 65,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 55,002 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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P107 ETA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P107 ETA, 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 P107 ETA registered?

P107 ETA is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P107 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P107 ETA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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