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P37 ROW

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

44,340 mi
Last recorded44,340 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 ROW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 44,340 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 44,149 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 44,147 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 43,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 43,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 42,657 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 42,170 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 41,553 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,550 miles

n/s seatbelt twisted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,385 miles

n/s steering rack boot twistd

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 9 Jun 2015 40,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s steering rack boot twistd

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2014 40,124 miles

n/s steering rack boot twisted

oil leak on steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2014 40,124 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s steering rack boot twisted

oil leak on steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2013 39,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,460 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 38,734 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 37,883 miles

slight oil leak at steering rack

wipers getting streaky

Fail 27 May 2010 36,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 36,033 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 33,082 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 29,867 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear outer c.v gaiters deterioated

parking brake efficiency met but neither wheel locked during test

Pass 11 May 2007 28,295 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 26,599 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nail in tyre

Pass 5 May 2006 26,599 miles

nail in tyre

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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P37 ROW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 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 P37 ROW, 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 28 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P37 ROW registered?

P37 ROW is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is P37 ROW safe to buy?

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