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P233 BPL

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

41,791 mi
Last recorded41,791 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 BPL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 41,791 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 41,607 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 41,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 40,900 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 40,213 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 39,103 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 38,798 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 38,484 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 38,484 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,566 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 37,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,552 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 36,552 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,321 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,224 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,174 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,576 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 35,380 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 22 May 2008 34,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

coolant temp gauge not working

engine mounts starting to crack

Fail 21 Mar 2006 33,536 miles

N\S\R inner cv boot split

O\S\R outer cv boot split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

handbrake cables rubbed through plastic casing

Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,536 miles

N\S\R inner cv boot split

O\S\R outer cv boot split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

handbrake cables rubbed through plastic casing

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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P233 BPL is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P233 BPL, 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 P233 BPL registered?

P233 BPL is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P233 BPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 BPL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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