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P400 PSH

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,380 mi
Last recorded37,380 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 PSH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 37,380 miles

Rear Brake Discs Corroded and Pitted

offside rear hub seal leaking oil

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake effort low offside rear (3.7.B.6b)

surface corrosion on suspension arms top and bottom front and rear

Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,342 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake Effort Not Fully Effective

Fail 23 Jul 2015 37,342 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake Effort Not Fully Effective

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,295 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 37,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre Deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2013 37,247 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 37,206 miles

o/s seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,157 miles

Front & Rear Tyres Starting to Perish

Offside Rear Driveshaft Slight Oil Leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,072 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 37,072 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,020 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 36,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 36,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,744 miles

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 PSH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P400 PSH registered?

P400 PSH is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P400 PSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P400 PSH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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