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P20 TVR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,221 mi
Last recorded85,221 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 85,221 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 84,757 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 84,659 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Tailpipe section (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 84,020 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 83,125 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,146 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 81,828 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,265 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,755 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 80,755 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,976 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm corroded

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

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,455 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,758 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,243 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,115 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,011 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 72,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 68,965 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,123 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,262 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 23 Feb 2007 61,204 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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P20 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P20 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 P20 TVR registered?

P20 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P20 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P20 TVR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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