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P386 XRG

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,536 mi
Last recorded94,536 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 XRG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 94,536 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 94,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 94,029 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 94,027 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

bolt loose on nearside exhaust manifold.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 92,632 miles

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

groved brake discs on wrong sides front

Fail 13 Jun 2012 92,632 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

groved brake discs on wrong sides front

Fail 9 May 2012 92,618 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)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 90,801 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 90,801 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 88,845 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 87,378 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 85,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 85,123 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,190 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 75,085 miles

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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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P386 XRG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P386 XRG, 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 P386 XRG registered?

P386 XRG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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