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P312 APR

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,380 mi
Last recorded76,380 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 APR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 76,380 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 75,391 miles

vehicle underside heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2021 72,955 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 72,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,824 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,733 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 72,255 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 71,068 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,442 miles

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

chassis and suspension components all showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2012 69,437 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

chassis and suspension components all showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2011 67,728 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 67,728 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs slight corrosion

n/s/f washer tube split

Fail 31 Aug 2010 66,122 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs slight corrosion

n/s/f washer tube split

Pass 12 Sep 2009 61,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

rattle from exhaust

Fail 8 Sep 2009 61,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

rattle from exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,086 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 54,044 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,969 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 44,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 43,079 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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P312 APR 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 68.2%.

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 P312 APR, 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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P312 APR is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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