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P25 KUD

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,039 mi
Last recorded51,039 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 KUD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 51,039 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 50,394 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 49,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 48,793 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 48,671 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 48,207 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,749 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 46,870 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 46,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 46,003 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 44,296 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,132 miles

both front & both rear shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,831 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,512 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 39,512 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,487 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,175 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,019 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 35,092 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,331 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 31,497 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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P25 KUD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P25 KUD, 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 P25 KUD registered?

P25 KUD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P25 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 KUD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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