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P19 TVR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

14,099 mi
Last recorded14,099 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 14,099 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 13,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 13,760 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 13,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 13,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 13,156 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 13,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear park brake only just met minimum requirements

suspension components and chassis/frame has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2018 12,933 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 12,933 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 11,779 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 11,262 miles

off side rear wheel bearing housing damp

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 10,951 miles

Oil leak

off side rear wheel bearing housing damp with oil/grease

Fail 9 Dec 2013 10,947 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear wheel bearing housing damp with oil/grease

Pass 16 Oct 2012 10,240 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear wheel hub damp

off side rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 29 Sep 2011 10,096 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear light lense cracked

off side rear wheel hub oil leak

off side rear wheel slightly tight

Fail 28 Sep 2011 10,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear light lense cracked

off side rear wheel hub oil leak

off side rear wheel slightly tight

Pass 11 Dec 2009 9,204 miles

off side rear hub signs of oil leak

off side rear light lense cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2009 9,197 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear hub signs of oil leak

off side rear light lense cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2008 8,661 miles

Advise chassis and suspenion starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2007 8,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2005 7,244 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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P19 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P19 TVR, 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 P19 TVR registered?

P19 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P19 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P19 TVR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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