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P10 MMG

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,884 mi
Last recorded42,884 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 42,884 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 42,499 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 41,056 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Aug 2022 40,589 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 40,575 miles

Slight coolant leak from radiator area

Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,467 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 39,883 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 39,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 38,803 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,607 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 35,606 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 32,649 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,265 miles

surface corossion forming in n/s and o/s side chassis rails

surface corossion forming on n/s and o/s rear chassis

traces of fluid leakage from n/s/r hub area

Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,519 miles

surface corossion forming in n/s and o/s front top and lower wishbone arms

surface corossion forming in n/s and o/s side chassis rail

surface corossion forming inn/s and o/s chassis/near to top wishbone mounts

Fail 26 Sep 2011 31,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

surface corossion forming in n/s and o/s front top and lower wishbone arms

surface corossion forming in n/s and o/s side chassis rail

surface corossion forming inn/s and o/s chassis/near to top wishbone mounts

Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,558 miles

corossion forming on all front suspension arms and mounts

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,789 miles

chassis front to rear has slight corossion

motor has a slight oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,162 miles

drivers seat belt retractor is worn slightly

offside headlight beam pattern is slightly poor

Pass 15 Feb 2007 25,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,273 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 MMG 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 MMG, 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 MMG registered?

P10 MMG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P10 MMG safe to buy?

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