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P366 POT

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,236 mi
Last recorded50,236 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP366 POT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 50,236 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,595 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 49,180 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 49,016 miles

Coil spring corroded all srings slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 48,691 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to front suspension arms

Fail 21 Jun 2021 48,691 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to front suspension arms

Pass 15 Jun 2020 48,140 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,808 miles

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

Slight surface corrosion to all suspension components.

Fail 17 Jun 2019 47,808 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion to all suspension components.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,440 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 47,117 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 46,925 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,154 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,045 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 43,830 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,947 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,414 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,749 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 33,749 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2006 31,857 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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P366 POT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P366 POT, 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 P366 POT registered?

P366 POT is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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