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P367 CPB

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,576 mi
Last recorded118,576 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP367 CPB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,942cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 118,576 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 118,576 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 116,582 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 116,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 113,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 109,993 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2006 92,733 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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P367 CPB is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P367 CPB, 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 P367 CPB registered?

P367 CPB is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P367 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P367 CPB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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