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P234 SAH

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,827 mi
Last recorded89,827 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 SAH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,827 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 89,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 May 2021 78,433 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 May 2021 78,412 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,802 miles

Nearside Rear light lens condensated

Offside Rear light lens condensated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,244 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 64,244 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,735 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,934 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 45,685 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 44,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 May 2014 43,792 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,162 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,739 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,361 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,083 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 24,927 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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P234 SAH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P234 SAH, 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

How do I check the history of P234 SAH?

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What year was P234 SAH registered?

P234 SAH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 April 1997.

Is P234 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 SAH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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