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P331 DBV

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,080 mi
Last recorded126,080 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 DBV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 126,080 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 126,010 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 123,512 miles

wear nearside track rod

Fail 11 Apr 2024 123,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 123,213 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 215 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2023 123,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 122,916 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 122,397 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,195 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 121,628 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 119,973 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 119,971 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 118,090 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 118,090 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 116,470 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 114,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 111,530 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 108,501 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 105,668 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 100,006 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 100,006 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 93,706 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 86,215 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 86,215 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 80,418 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 74,847 miles

o/s/f flexible brake hose twisted

rear brake pads appear low

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2006 63,628 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 55,812 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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P331 DBV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P331 DBV, 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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P331 DBV is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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