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P158 PVU

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,972 mi
Last recorded56,972 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 PVU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 56,972 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 56,220 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,572 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 50,515 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 50,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,369 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,797 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,866 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,983 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,075 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 39,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,892 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,176 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,275 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 7 Sep 2007 32,405 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 8 Sep 2006 32,000 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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P158 PVU is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P158 PVU, 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 P158 PVU registered?

P158 PVU is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is P158 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P158 PVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P158 PVU have outstanding finance?

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