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P11 MRL

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,056 mi
Last recorded63,056 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 MRL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 63,056 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,180 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,987 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 61,539 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,499 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 61,497 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 60,707 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 60,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 60,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,146 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,652 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 56,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,207 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 52,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,694 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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P11 MRL is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P11 MRL, 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 P11 MRL registered?

P11 MRL is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P11 MRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P11 MRL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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