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P10 HUR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,325 mi
Last recorded43,325 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 HUR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 43,325 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 42,951 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 42,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 42,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 41,549 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 41,039 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 40,443 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,587 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,283 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,969 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,893 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 39,854 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,809 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 32,809 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,143 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,297 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,313 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,393 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 28,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,207 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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P10 HUR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P10 HUR, 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 P10 HUR registered?

P10 HUR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P10 HUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P10 HUR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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