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P400 CHM

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,141 mi
Last recorded53,141 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 53,141 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 52,808 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 52,757 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 52,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,610 miles

oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,035 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 52,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 51,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to vehicle chassis

Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,052 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 51,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,573 miles

A Rather Dim but functioning back lit rear number plate.

General engine and Diff oil leaks.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,108 miles

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

Slight blue smoke emitted from exhaust.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 50,000 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 48,178 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,292 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,169 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 42,725 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 CHM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CHM, 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 CHM registered?

P400 CHM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P400 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P400 CHM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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