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P390 XRG

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,024 mi
Last recorded64,024 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 XRG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 64,024 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 64,024 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 63,876 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 63,865 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,731 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 63,635 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 63,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 63,264 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 63,264 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 63,030 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 62,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 61,870 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 61,870 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 61,002 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,210 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,884 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 58,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 56,788 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 55,918 miles

Hand brake will soon require attention.

Fail 5 May 2011 55,917 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 54,509 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper blades split at ends

slight corrosion to all sus/ parts

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,028 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,718 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 50,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,538 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 45,538 miles

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

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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P390 XRG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P390 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 P390 XRG registered?

P390 XRG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P390 XRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P390 XRG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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