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P212 FRS

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

29,535 mi
Last recorded29,535 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 FRS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 29,535 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,466 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 29,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake low effort

Fail 31 Jul 2017 29,311 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose carrier bolts (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,555 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,757 miles

all indicators starting to flash white

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low in the middel of the tread

Fail 29 Jul 2010 27,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

all indicators starting to flash white

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low in the middel of the tread

Fail 21 Jul 2009 27,688 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,072 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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P212 FRS is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P212 FRS, 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 P212 FRS registered?

P212 FRS is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P212 FRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P212 FRS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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