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P347 JNN

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,218 mi
Last recorded39,218 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 JNN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 39,218 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 39,218 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 37,985 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 36,312 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 35,780 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 34,633 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 33,610 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,969 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 30,535 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 30,535 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,473 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 30,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 30,325 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 30,325 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,266 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,974 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 29,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 29,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,876 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 29,785 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,667 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 29,532 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 29,338 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 28,927 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 28,735 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 28,383 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,842 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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P347 JNN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P347 JNN, 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

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What year was P347 JNN registered?

P347 JNN is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P347 JNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P347 JNN shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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