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P132 CDP

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,849 mi
Last recorded39,849 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 CDP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 39,849 miles

Slight under body corrosion in places of the suspension etc, a lot of it is undersealed also.

Wipers are not great, but it is the way these are, no splits to the blades.

rear drive shafts damp

Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,072 miles

Nearside door doesn't open every time you press the button from outside.

Slight weeping from both rear drive shafts

Pass 12 Feb 2020 37,560 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 37,502 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 37,502 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 37,384 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,266 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,975 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,737 miles

handbrake bit weak on both sides

Pass 14 Oct 2014 36,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 36,048 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 35,706 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,706 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,333 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 35,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,852 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 34,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,345 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,845 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,362 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 32,058 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 32,058 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear brake dics inner faces have slight surface corrosion

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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P132 CDP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P132 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.

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What year was P132 CDP registered?

P132 CDP is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P132 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P132 CDP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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