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P363 FFJ

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,410 mi
Last recorded57,410 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 FFJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 57,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,488 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,485 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,348 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,881 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

rear nuber plate lights dim

Pass 14 May 2007 54,522 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 54,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF ALL 4 FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS & BOTH REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 7 Apr 2006 54,221 miles

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

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

SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF ALL FOUR SUSPENSION ARMS ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

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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P363 FFJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P363 FFJ, 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 P363 FFJ registered?

P363 FFJ is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P363 FFJ safe to buy?

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