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P391 XRG

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,720 mi
Last recorded49,720 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 XRG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,720 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,708 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,629 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,575 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 47,644 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outter side

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded inner side

Fail 19 Nov 2008 47,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outter side

nearside rear cv boot is split

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded inner side

Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,385 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 46,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear registration plate may be the wrong type. not lighting up from the rear.

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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P391 XRG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P391 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 P391 XRG registered?

P391 XRG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P391 XRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P391 XRG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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