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P385 ERX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,114 mi
Last recorded82,114 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 ERX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,145 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,943 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 70,682 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 66,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,374 miles

Both front outriggers corroded close to outer body mounts.

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,374 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Both front outriggers corroded close to outer body mounts.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,936 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,306 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 57,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,875 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,353 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,524 miles

n/s/f tyre just on legal limit. †o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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P385 ERX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P385 ERX, 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

How do I check the history of P385 ERX?

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What year was P385 ERX registered?

P385 ERX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P385 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 ERX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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