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P133 KFC

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,642 mi
Last recorded41,642 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 KFC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,642 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,628 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,163 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,612 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 38,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked broken (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 37,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 33,989 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,396 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 32,396 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 28,921 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,233 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 26,527 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 26,116 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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P133 KFC is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P133 KFC, 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 P133 KFC registered?

P133 KFC is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P133 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 KFC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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