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P118 CDP

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,142 mi
Last recorded53,142 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 CDP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 53,142 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 52,856 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 52,525 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 52,205 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 52,199 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,748 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,172 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,621 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 50,284 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 48,753 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 48,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,185 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,053 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,277 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,871 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 46,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,445 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 44,429 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 44,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,780 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,331 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 34,573 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 34,569 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,011 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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P118 CDP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P118 CDP, 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

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What year was P118 CDP registered?

P118 CDP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P118 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 CDP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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