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P201 JRB

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,702 mi
Last recorded61,702 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 JRB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 May 2025 61,702 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 61,586 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,196 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 60,999 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 60,888 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,641 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 60,637 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,506 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,268 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 59,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,260 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,315 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,078 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 52,930 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,248 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 50,640 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,368 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,104 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 41,180 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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P201 JRB is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P201 JRB, 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 P201 JRB registered?

P201 JRB is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P201 JRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P201 JRB shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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