MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING ARM (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt UNCLIPPED (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component OF STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel STEERING ARM (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt UNCLIPPED (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component OF STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
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P397 ERX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.
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 P397 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.
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P397 ERX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P397 ERX safe to buy?
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