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P400 BYE

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,822 mi
Last recorded104,822 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 BYE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 104,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 101,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,722 miles

no registration plate lights fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,001 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 99,832 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 95,815 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,212 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,935 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 85,935 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split.

Pass 19 Sep 2009 77,918 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,347 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 63,555 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 55,405 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 55,152 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

oil leak from o/s/r hub

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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P400 BYE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P400 BYE, 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 P400 BYE registered?

P400 BYE is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 June 1997.

Is P400 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P400 BYE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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